Substitute Food Service Worker - Hartford School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hartford, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to support school nutrition operations and serve nutritious meals to students and staff. The role is flexible and on-call, with work scheduled according to the facility’s food service needs. It is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment; occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. When scheduled, the worker prepares, portions, and serves meals; sets up and cleans serving areas and kitchen equipment; follows food safety and sanitation guidelines; and helps maintain a positive, welcoming mealtime atmosphere. The position requires completing assigned preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, maintaining food safety logs and records, and working cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers. This is a non-exempt position and may be full-time or part-time. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required by the introductory description; the qualifications section lists professional food service experience and ServSafe certification as preferred but not required.

Requirements

Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Present a positive and professional image.
Arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate food safety logs and documentation and comply with Whitsons policies.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, set up stations, keep stations stocked and clean, and maintain records.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.