Lead Food Service Worker - Weare School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Weare, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Lead Food Service Worker and help serve up fresh, nutritious meals to students every day—all while leading a fun, energetic kitchen crew in a supportive school environment! This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to lead with heart, feed young minds, and grow your career in food service, all on a schedule that fits your life.

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
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

Prior lead, senior, or PIC experience in a school nutrition or institutional food service setting strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others in a kitchen or food service environment; 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
Maintains current ServSafe certification and serves as the on-site food safety authority during the shift; enforces sanitation standards, temperature controls, and compliance documentation with consistency and accountability.
Effectively coordinates and directs the food service team during the shift; assigns tasks, monitors performance, and addresses operational issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
Completes all food preparation, service, compliance documentation, and sanitation responsibilities accurately and on time; consistently meets meal service deadlines and operational standards every shift.
Demonstrates precision in portioning, temperature monitoring, production records, and station setup; understands that accuracy in compliance documentation directly supports program integrity and regulatory compliance.
Communicates clearly with the Chef Manager, food service team members, and school staff; escalates issues appropriately and keeps the Manager informed of all significant operational or personnel matters.
Serves students and school staff in a friendly and professional manner; takes pride in food quality, presentation, and the overall meal experience; maintains a welcoming and clean service environment at all times.
Models Whitsons’ standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude for the food service team; follows all policies, schedules, and procedures and holds the team to the same standard.