Lead Food Service Worker - Maynard School Nutrition

Lead Food Service Worker – Bring Your Passion to the Plate!

Love food? Love cooking? Love making a difference? Join our team as a Lead Food Service Worker and help serve up fresh, nutritious meals to students every day—all while leading a fun, energetic kitchen crew in a supportive school environment!

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to lead with heart, feed young minds, and grow your career in food service, all on a schedule that fits your life.

What You'll Be Doing:Take the lead in preparing and serving meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines

Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food, beverages, and supplies

Keep the kitchen running smoothly by organizing staff, cleaning duties and ensuring food safety

Manage hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and keep beverage areas stocked

Deliver meals when needed for classrooms, staff, or catered events

Manage POS/cash handling and make sure deposits are accurate

Be a key player on a supportive, mission-driven team that truly cares

Why You'll Love Working With Us:Family-Friendly Schedule – No nights, weekends, or major holidaysSummers Off – Recharge and reset while school's outGrowth Opportunities – We'll help you build your skills and advance your careerMeaningful Work – Fuel student success and well-being every single day

Awesome Benefits Include:Competitive pay Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)401K with company match

Paid time off Ongoing training and developmentA positive team environment where your work matters

What We're Looking For:High school diploma or equivalent2+ years of cooking experience

ServSafe certification (or willingness to get certified)
Great attitude, reliability, and team spirit

Ability to speak and read English and follow safety procedures

Comfortable standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and working in hot/cold environments

At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe every meal is a chance to make a difference. We proudly serve nutritious food in schools, helping students stay energized and ready to learn. If you're looking for rewarding work that gives back, we'd love to have you on our team.

Be a part of something meaningful—apply today and help us keep enhancing life one meal at a time. ™!

Pay rate: $20-$25/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required; food safety manager training strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional food service experience required; prior lead, senior, or PIC experience in a school nutrition or institutional food service setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others in a kitchen or food service environment; experience with USDA NSLP/SBP program requirements, production records, and temperature log maintenance preferred.

Certifications

• Serv Safe certification required — this is a mandatory requirement for the PIC designation, however, can be trained upon higher; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.

Technical Proficiency

• Ability to read and follow approved menus, recipes, yield guides, and production records; experience with POS systems and cash handling preferred; ability to complete compliance documentation accurately.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and the ability to lead a team with a calm, positive, and accountable approach; must be able to speak and read English sufficient to perform job assignments and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and team members.
• Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment; commitment to food safety, team development, and Whitsons' mission.

Core Competencies

• Food Safety Leadership: Maintains current Serv Safe certification and serves as the on-site food safety authority during the shift; enforces sanitation standards, temperature controls, and compliance documentation with consistency and accountability.
• Shift Leadership & Team Direction: Effectively coordinates and directs the food service team during the shift; assigns tasks, monitors…