Substitute Food Service Worker - Wallkill School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • Walden, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a substitute food service worker for Wallkill Central School District. This flexible, on-call role supports school nutrition services by helping prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff. Work is described as Monday through Friday, with family-friendly hours and school summers off. Training is provided, and no experience is required, though some experience is helpful. The position pays $16 per hour and includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off.

The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage areas, where noise levels may be moderate to loud. The role requires frequent standing and walking, handling or operating objects and equipment, reaching, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 40 pounds. The posting also notes possible extended hours, evenings or weekends, and travel to other work sites.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to help.
• Dependability and attention to cleanliness.
• Ability to take direction and follow food safety rules.
• Enjoyment of being around children and school staff.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Food handling certification is preferred but not required.
• Some experience is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Food handling certification.
• Some relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
• Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere.
• Support the team and assist wherever needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible, on-call scheduling.
• Summers off.
• Training provided.
• Opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED