Food Service Worker - Dighton Rehoboth School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group•Rehoboth, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time, non-exempt position where the Lead Food Service Worker will bring their passion to the plate by leading a fun, energetic kitchen crew in a supportive school environment. The role involves preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to students, managing daily operations, and ensuring food safety. It offers a schedule that fits the employee's life, with no nights, weekends, or major holidays, and summers off. This position is an opportunity to lead with heart, feed young minds, and grow a career in food service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of cooking experience
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to get certified)
- Great attitude, reliability, and team spirit
- Ability to speak and read English and follow safety procedures
- Comfortable standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and working in hot/cold environments
- Minimum 2–3 years of professional food service experience required
- Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others in a kitchen or food service environment
- Ability to read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records
- Must be able to speak and read English sufficient to perform job assignments and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and team members
Nice To Haves
- Food safety manager training strongly preferred
- Prior lead, senior, or PIC experience in a school nutrition or institutional food service setting strongly preferred
- Experience with USDA NSLP/SBP program requirements, production records, and temperature log maintenance preferred
- Experience with POS systems and cash handling preferred
- A valid driver’s license is preferred
Responsibilities
- Take the lead in preparing and serving meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines
- Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food, beverages, and supplies
- Keep the kitchen running smoothly by organizing staff, cleaning duties and ensuring food safety
- Manage hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and keep beverage areas stocked
- Deliver meals when needed for classrooms, staff, or catered events
- Manage POS/cash handling and make sure deposits are accurate
- Be a key player on a supportive, mission-driven team that truly cares
- Complete all food preparation, service, compliance documentation, and sanitation responsibilities accurately and on time
- Coordinate and direct the food service team during the shift
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and address operational issues
- Maintain current ServSafe certification and serve as the on-site food safety authority
- Enforce sanitation standards, temperature controls, and compliance documentation
- Demonstrate precision in portioning, temperature monitoring, production records, and station setup
- Communicate clearly with the Chef Manager, food service team members, and school staff
- Escalate issues appropriately and keep the Manager informed of all significant operational or personnel matters
- Serve students and school staff in a friendly and professional manner
- Maintain a welcoming and clean service environment at all times
- Model Whitsons’ standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude for the food service team
- Follow all policies, schedules, and procedures and hold the team to the same standard
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off
- Ongoing training and development
- A positive team environment where your work matters
- Summers Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
