What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Food Service Worker - New Britain School Nutrition position at Whitsons Culinary Group?
Lead Food Service Worker – Bring Your Passion to the Plate!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)
Love food? 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 Do:
- 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 cleaning duties and ensuring food safety
- Set up 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 This Job Rocks:
- Family-Friendly Schedule – No nights, weekends, or major holidays
- Summers Off – Recharge and reset while school’s out
- Growth Opportunities – We’ll help you build your skills and advance your career
- Meaningful Work – Fuel student success and well-being every single day
We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of food service 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
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay opportunities for growth
- Paid time off
- Ongoing training and development
- A positive team environment where your work matters
About Us:
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: $17.77/hour
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
High School or GED
Certifications:
Food Handling certification preferred but not required
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
Speak and read English
• Some experience helpful
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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:
• To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.
• Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting 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 the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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