Food Service Worker - Oxbow High School

Whitsons Culinary Group•Bradford, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker at Oxbow High School to prepare and serve healthy meals to students and staff. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; and following food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards. The worker helps create a positive mealtime experience and contributes to a welcoming, clean, and productive kitchen environment as part of the food service team. The position is based primarily at the school site in a kitchen and food service production environment. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The role may be full-time or part-time; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The posting advertises Monday–Friday work, with no nights or weekends, and notes that weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers are off. The position pays $18 per hour. Whitsons offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. No experience is needed according to the posting, and training is provided; professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience (preferred, but not required).
ServSafe certification (preferred, but not required).
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and Whitsons policy requirements.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Monitor portions and temperatures, maintain production standards, and keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help provide a 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 proper dress and hygiene standards.
Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.