Food Service Worker (SUB) - Bolton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Bolton, CT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a substitute school Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve healthy meals to students and staff. The position supports a welcoming school mealtime experience and helps maintain clean, safe, well-stocked kitchen and serving areas. The role is site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Days and hours follow the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes the opportunity as on-call and notes that it may be full-time or part-time. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Positive attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
Ability to stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up, stock, clean, and maintain serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company requirements; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are clean and properly maintained throughout service.
Serve guests in a friendly, professional manner and help create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress, hygiene, and professional standards.