Lead Food Service Worker - Easton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Forks Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Food Service Worker prepares and serves nutritious meals to students while directing the food service team during the shift. The role supports daily kitchen operations, including ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies; setting up serving lines; maintaining food safety and sanitation; handling POS transactions and cash; and delivering meals for classrooms, staff, or catered events as needed. The position is site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other district school locations for coverage or operational support. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with days and hours aligned to the school district’s food service schedule. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no regular nights, weekends, or major holidays; occasional extended hours may be required for special events, audits, or operational needs. The position requires current ServSafe certification and local food safety certification, with responsibility for food safety leadership, team direction, accurate compliance documentation, and professional service to students and school staff. The work environment includes standing for most of the workday, moderate to loud noise during meal service, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment. The role requires frequent walking, communication, handling food and equipment, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employer describes the work as a way to support student well-being and success through nutritious school meals. It offers competitive pay of $19 per hour, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, ongoing training and development, growth opportunities, and summers off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2–3 years of professional food service experience.
ServSafe certification is required; the posting states it can be obtained through training, and local food safety certification is required in the jurisdiction of employment.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Ability to read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to perform assignments and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and team members.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to lead a team with a calm, positive, and accountable approach.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment and follow safety procedures.
Ability to stand for most of the workday and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Commitment to food safety, team development, and the employer’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Food safety manager training is strongly preferred.
Prior lead, senior, or PIC experience in a school nutrition or institutional food service setting is strongly preferred.
Experience with USDA NSLP/SBP program requirements, production records, and temperature log maintenance is preferred.
Experience with POS systems and cash handling is preferred.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals in accordance with nutrition and portion guidelines.
Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food, beverages, and supplies.
Organize cleaning duties and ensure food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
Set up hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and keep beverage areas stocked.
Deliver meals to classrooms, staff, or catered events when needed.
Manage POS transactions and cash handling, and ensure deposits are accurate.
Coordinate and direct the food service team during the shift, assign tasks, monitor performance, and address operational issues.
Maintain sanitation standards, temperature controls, production records, temperature logs, and other compliance documentation.
Read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records.
Communicate with the Chef Manager, team members, and school staff, and escalate significant operational or personnel matters.
Serve students and school staff in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean service environment.
Complete food preparation, service, compliance, and sanitation duties accurately and on time.