Food Service Worker - South Country School Nutrition Brookhaven, NY, USA Requisition Number 14943 Location Southcountry Hs-52401 Job Description 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™. Pay rate: $16.50/hour Requirements Education: + High school graduate or equivalent. + Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Certifications: + Servsafe certification preferred 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 required + 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 + The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. + Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Work Schedule Mon - Fri. Follows a school calendar. Supervisor Dana L Gervasi Salary Target 16.50/hour