Substitute Food Service Worker - Slate Valley School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Fair Haven, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, and setting up and cleaning serving areas and kitchen equipment. The role follows food safety and sanitation requirements, helps maintain a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere, and provides support wherever needed. Work is flexible and on-call, aligned with the facility’s food service schedule; the position is described as full-time or part-time. It is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. The position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. It requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking, handling food, tools, and equipment, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The work may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, movement near storerooms and freezers, and moderate to loud noise during meal service. The role requires a positive, professional approach and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen team.

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.
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 around hot and cold temperatures and in a moderate-to-loud kitchen environment.
Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Enjoyment of being 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 requirements, including maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help maintain a welcoming mealtime environment.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers, supporting daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Provide substitute coverage or support at other locations when needed.