Substitute Food Service Worker - Central Vermont Supervisory Union

Whitsons Culinary Group•Williamstown, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff; setting up and cleaning serving areas and kitchen equipment; following food safety and sanitation guidelines; and helping maintain a positive, welcoming mealtime atmosphere. This is flexible, on-call work aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. The role is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs.

Requirements

A positive attitude and willingness to help.
Dependability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
Ability to take direction and follow food safety rules.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Must complete all required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for most of the workday and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one 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, and maintain required logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, set up stations, maintain records, and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Support the food service team and contribute to a positive, productive kitchen environment.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean service station.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.