Substitute Food Service Worker - Achievement First School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•New Haven, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

As a Substitute Food Service Worker, you will help serve nutritious meals that power learning. This role is flexible and on-call, working around your life. You will prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff, set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment, follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere, and support the team wherever needed. This position offers family-friendly hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and summers off. No experience is needed as training is provided. You will make a meaningful impact in local schools.

Requirements

  • Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
  • Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
  • Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
  • Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
  • Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
  • Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers; contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.
  • Serves guests in a friendly and professional manner; takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal; maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.
  • Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.

Nice To Haves

  • Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required
  • ServSafe certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
  • Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere
  • Support the team and jump in wherever needed

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Summers off
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