Substitute Food Service Worker - Shelton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • Shelton, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Substitute Food Service Worker for its school nutrition team. The role supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining clean and well-stocked service and kitchen areas, and following food safety and sanitation procedures. The position contributes to a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and works cooperatively with the kitchen team.

This is a site-based, non-exempt position with days and hours aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes both full-time and part-time work. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. Training is provided; professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The stated pay rate is $19.62 per hour.

Requirements

• Complete all Whitsons- and government-mandated training as required.
• 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.
• Positive and professional demeanor, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
• 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.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 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, stock, clean, and maintain serving stations and kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation, including attention to portioning and temperature monitoring.
• Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
• Provide friendly, professional service and help create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience.
• Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers to support daily service goals.
• Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
• Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Family-friendly hours, with the posting describing workdays as Monday through Friday and time off in the mid-afternoon.
• Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed