Substitute Food Service Worker - Somonauk School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Somonauk, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Substitute Food Service Worker for Somonauk School Nutrition to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff. This is a flexible, on-call role supporting the school kitchen on scheduled days. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with work hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly weekday hours, with no nights or weekends, and summers off. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning service areas and kitchen equipment; and following food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. Team members are expected to complete work accurately and on time, maintain clean and stocked stations, document required logs, and support a positive mealtime experience. Whitsons provides training. The listed pay rate is $15 per hour.

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, 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 move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory standards, and Whitsons policies.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Follow portion and production standards to support consistent meal service.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help create a welcoming mealtime atmosphere.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.