Food Service Worker - Bolton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Bolton, CT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, and helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and serving areas. The role supports the school community by providing healthy meals and a positive mealtime experience. It is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The position may be full-time or part-time, and occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. The position requires completion of Whitsons and government-mandated training. Professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The worker must be able to understand and perform assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements in English. The role involves standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; reaching; lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, including while turning; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. The kitchen may be moderately to loudly noisy during meal service.

Requirements

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, professional attitude and reliable attendance.
Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards.
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 move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of professional food service experience; preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification; preferred but not required.

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 company requirements.
Maintain accurate food safety logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and maintain properly stocked, clean, and maintained stations.
Provide guests with friendly, professional service and maintain a welcoming mealtime environment.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers to support daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Complete required company and government-mandated training.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.