Food Service Worker - Learning Center for the Deaf

whitsonsculinarygroup; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Whitsons is hiring a Healthcare Food Service Worker to prepare, portion, and serve meals following dietary guidelines, delivering to patients and supporting meal service in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and a positive, professional image in a fast-paced kitchen environment with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Deliver meals to patients and assist with basic meal service needs.
• Set up, clean, and maintain kitchen and serving areas.
• Follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive mealtime atmosphere.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Whitsons and government-mandated training

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Healthcare Food Service Worker – Serve with Compassion!

Do you enjoy helping others and want a job that supports health and healing in your community? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and play a vital role in providing comforting, nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and staff—every day of the week!

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary guidelines
• Deliver meals to patients and assist with basic meal service needs
• Set up, clean, and maintain kitchen and serving areas
• Follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive mealtime atmosphere

Why This Job Matters:

• Help nourish patients and support their recovery
• Be part of a compassionate, professional team
• Flexible shifts – includes nights and weekends, but no late nights
• On-the-job training – no experience necessary
• Make a meaningful impact every shift

We’re Looking For:

• A caring, team-focused attitude
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn healthcare food safety procedures
• Comfort working around patients and healthcare staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement

• Paid time off

About Us:
At Whitsons we understand that meals are more than just nutrition—they’re a part of the healing process. Our food service team works hard to bring comfort and care to every tray we serve. If you’re looking for a job where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

$17-$19/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; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.

Certifications

• ServSafe 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 meal; maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.
• Professionalism:Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS

Expected Hours of Work

The food service worker position is either a part-time or full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required in support of special events or operational needs.

Travel Requirements

This position is primarily site-based. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support.

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers is regularly required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Standing is required for the majority of the workday. The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service periods.

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.