Substitute Food Service Worker - Hartford School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•White River Jct., VT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Food Service Worker helps prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff, supporting school kitchen operations and a welcoming mealtime atmosphere. Work is flexible and on-call, with assignments scheduled around the facility’s food service schedule. The position is based primarily at a site, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The role is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt, and has a pay rate of $18 per hour. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required, though at least one year of professional food service experience is preferred. The work is performed primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. The worker stands for most of the workday and frequently walks, talks, hears, handles food and equipment, and reaches with their hands and arms. Duties involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, including near cooking and refrigeration equipment and freezers. The noise level may be moderate to loud during meal service. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs.

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, including cooking and refrigeration equipment and freezers.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least one 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, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and maintain station setup, stock, cleanliness, and records throughout the service day.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Support the team and take on additional tasks as needed.