Lead Food Service Worker - North Middlesex School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; Pepperell (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dedicated food service team member. This role involves coordinating food preparation, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing cash handling operations. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food safety. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism and dedication to quality service.

Qualifications

• Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and serving according to menus.
• Ensure compliance with health department requirements.
• Manage POS and cash handling by team members.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Positive Attitude

English Language Proficiency

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Coordinates all preparation and serving of food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
2. Delegates and performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
3. Coordinates ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service in the school.
4. Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area.
5. Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events.
6. Ensures compliance with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling.
7. Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines.
8. Checks and stores incoming supplies.
9. Manages and follows assigned break schedules.
10. Participates on safety committee.
11. Attends all mandatory in-service programs.
12. Manages POS/cash handling by team members and confirms all deposits.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times.
2. Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons.
3. Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements.
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Education:
   High school graduate or equivalent.
   Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary.
2. Certifications:
   ServSafe certification.
3. 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 to 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.