Food Service Worker - Floater - Shelton School Nutrition

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School Food Service Worker – Fuel the Future!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a
Food Service Worker
and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!

What You’ll Do:

• Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
• Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience
• Work as part of a fun, energetic team

Why This Job Rocks:

• Family-friendly hours – off by mid-afternoon!
• Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off
• No experience needed – we’ll train you!
• Make a difference in kids' health and well-being
• Supportive school community and team atmosphere
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Reliability and attention to cleanliness
• Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules
• Enjoyment of working around children and school staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us:
At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can’t learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!

Pay Rate: $19.62/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• Must complete all Whitsonsand government-mandated training as required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experiencepreferredbut not required

Certifications

• Serv Safecertificationpreferred but not required

Other Qualifications

• Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, andcomply 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.

Core Competencies

• Food Safety & Compliance: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards;maintainsaccuratelogs and documentation and complies withall
  
  Whitsonspolicies at all times.
• Execution & Reliability: Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; followsportionand production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstratescare in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properlymaintainedthroughout the service day.
• Teamwork: 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.
• Customer Focus: 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.
• Professionalism: 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-timeor part-timenon-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may berequiredin support ofspecial eventsor operational needs.

Travel Requirements

This position is an inter-district traveling position. Travel to other locations is required for substitute coverage or support.

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; andreach withhands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.

Movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers is regularly required. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredinclude close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This positionoperatesprimarily in a kitchen and food service production environment.

Standing is required for the majority of the workday.

The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service periods.

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed; the omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the role.

The job description does not constitutean employment agreement between

Whitsonsandteam memberand is subject to change by Whitsonsas the needs of Whitsonsand requirements of the job change.

Monday - Friday, (hours depend on the school location)

Dawn M Carr

$19.62/hour