Substitute Food Service Worker - Winchester School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Winchester, NH

5d•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 welcoming mealtime atmosphere. The role is flexible and on-call, with work scheduled around the facility’s food service needs. It is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required, although professional food service experience is preferred. This is a non-exempt position that 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. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. The position requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking, handling food and equipment, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Workers may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.

Requirements

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.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, 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 in hot and cold conditions and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience; preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification; preferred but not required.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.

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 accurate logs and documentation.
Complete assigned preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, maintain records, and keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers to support daily service goals.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.