Lead Food Service Worker - Shelton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Shelton, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring Your Passion to the Plate! This role involves leading a fun, energetic kitchen crew in a supportive school environment, preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to students. It's an opportunity to lead with heart, feed young minds, and grow your career in food service on a schedule that fits your life.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of food service 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
Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience.
High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (3) years experience in school nutrition programs.
ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
2 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/ Supervisor preferably.
Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required.
Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.
Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills

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 cleaning duties and ensuring food safety
Set up 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