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; and following food safety and sanitation requirements. The role helps create a welcoming mealtime atmosphere and supports the food service team wherever needed. This is a flexible, on-call position with workdays and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Whitsons provides training. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service and exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

Requirements

A positive attitude and willingness to help.
Dependability and attention to cleanliness.
Ability to take direction and follow food safety rules.
Ability to speak and read English well enough 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.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and in storeroom and freezer areas.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company requirements.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Follow portion and production standards and complete assigned preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.