What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker - Bethpage School Nutrition position at Whitsons Culinary Group?
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
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
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- 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™.
Payrate: $17.00/hour starting 2026
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
- 1 year professional food service experience preferred
- Always present a positive and professional image.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear
- Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
- Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
- Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
- Standing most of the work day is required.
- Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers
- Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $17