Lead Food Service Worker - Mascenic School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•New Ipswich, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Food Service Worker prepares and serves nutritious meals to students while coordinating the food service team in a school kitchen. The role includes meal preparation and service, food ordering and storage, food safety and sanitation, serving-line setup, deliveries, and point-of-sale and cash-handling duties. The position serves as the on-site food safety authority during the shift, directs team members, maintains accurate compliance documentation, and communicates operational matters to the Chef Manager and school staff. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with days and hours aligned to the school district’s food service schedule. The role is primarily site-based; occasional travel to other district school locations may be required. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events, audits, or operational needs. The kitchen environment involves standing for most of the workday, moderate to loud noise during meal service, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2–3 years of professional food service experience.
ServSafe certification is required; the posting states it can be trained upon higher. Local food safety certification is required in the jurisdiction of employment.
Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Ability to read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records, and accurately complete compliance documentation.
Ability to direct the work of others in a kitchen or food service environment.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to perform job assignments and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and team members.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to lead calmly and positively, work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen, and follow safety procedures.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift 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

Food safety manager training is strongly preferred.
Prior lead, senior, or person-in-charge 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, portion, menu, recipe, and yield guidelines.
Order, receive, and store food, beverages, and supplies.
Coordinate kitchen cleaning duties and ensure food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards are followed.
Set up hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and stock beverage areas.
Deliver meals to classrooms, staff, or catered events when needed.
Manage point-of-sale operations 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 production records, temperature logs, and other compliance documentation accurately.
Communicate with the Chef Manager, team members, and school staff, escalate issues appropriately, and keep the Manager informed of significant operational or personnel matters.
Provide friendly, professional service to students and school staff and maintain a welcoming, clean service environment.
Complete food preparation, service, documentation, and sanitation responsibilities accurately and on time.