Food Service Worker - Greater Rutland West School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker helps provide healthy meals to students and staff in a school setting. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; following food safety and sanitation procedures; and supporting a positive mealtime experience. The work is primarily in kitchen and storage areas, where noise may be moderate to loud. The schedule is described as Monday through Friday, with family-friendly hours and no nights or weekends; the posting also says weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers are off. The qualifications section notes that the position may require extended hours, including evenings or weekends, and possible travel to other work sites. Whitsons describes its food service team as helping support students’ health and learning. Training is offered, and prior experience is not required, though some experience is helpful.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Speak and read English.
- Positive attitude and team spirit.
- Reliability and attention to cleanliness.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, handling or operating objects, tools and controls, and reaching.
- Vision sufficient to see in dimly lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.
Nice To Haves
- Food handling certification is preferred but not required.
- Some experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
- Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Help create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience.
- Work as part of a team.
- Perform other related or logically assigned duties as needed; the company may add or modify duties.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Opportunities.
- Family-friendly hours; described as off by mid-afternoon.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
- Training provided.
- Supportive school community and team atmosphere.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
