Lead Food Service Worker - Easton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Easton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Food Service Worker prepares and serves nutritious meals to students while coordinating the food service team during a shift. The role supports meal service in accordance with nutrition, portion, food safety, sanitation, and operational requirements, and may also serve meals to classrooms, staff, or catered events. This is a full-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based position aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events, audits, or operational needs, and occasional travel to other school locations within the district may be required for coverage or operational support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of food service experience is listed in the initial qualifications; the detailed qualifications specify a minimum of 2–3 years of professional food service experience.
ServSafe certification is required for PIC designation; certification may be obtained through training. Local food safety certification is required in the jurisdiction of employment.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to perform job assignments and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and team members.
Ability to read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records.
Ability to complete compliance documentation accurately.
Reliability, professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to lead a team calmly and accountably.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment and meet meal service deadlines.
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 in hot and cold environments and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
A valid driver’s license is preferred, not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior lead, senior, or PIC experience in a school nutrition or institutional food service setting.
Experience with USDA NSLP/SBP program requirements, production records, and temperature log maintenance.
Experience with POS systems and cash handling.
Food safety manager training is strongly preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
Willingness to obtain ServSafe certification if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, yield guides, nutrition requirements, and portion guidelines.
Coordinate and direct the food service team during the shift, assign tasks, monitor performance, and address operational issues.
Order, receive, store, and manage food, beverages, and supplies.
Organize cleaning duties and enforce food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
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 point-of-sale operations and cash handling, and ensure deposits are accurate.
Complete production records, temperature logs, compliance documentation, and other required records accurately and on time.
Communicate with the Chef Manager, food service team members, and school staff, escalating significant operational or personnel matters as appropriate.
Serve students and school staff in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a clean, welcoming service environment.
Model company standards of conduct, appearance, attitude, policies, and procedures for the team.
Complete Whitsons and government-mandated training.