Food Service Worker - Hamden School Nutrition
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Restaurant/Food Service
Server/Wait Staff, Food & Beverage, Catering, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant
School Food Service Worker – Fuel the Future!
This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.
Essential Functions,
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepares and serves food according to menus. Food to be prepared as mandated by recipes and served using correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
- Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, sanitizing, dishwashing and pot washing.
- Set up and deliver, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events.
- Complies with all state, federal, and local health department requirements for safe food handling
- Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines
- Checks and stores incoming supplies.
- Follows assigned break schedules.
- Sets up hot and/or cold food area.
- Participates in ware washing if assigned.
- Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc smallwares where designated
- Restock assigned serving line according to production needs
- Attends all mandatory in-service programs.
- Complete lead tasks when lead is not present including FFVP distribution.
- Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position
Additional
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times
- Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons.
- Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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
We're Looking For:
- 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!
Apply today and help nourish young minds—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Pay Rate: $17.75/hour
Required Qualifications and
Competencies:
Education:
• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Experience:
• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required
Certifications:
• Serv Safe certification preferred but not required
Other
Qualifications:
• 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.
Core Competencies:
• Food Safety & Compliance:
Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
• Execution & Reliability:
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.
• Attention to Detail:
Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout 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…
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