School Food Service Sub (On‑Call) – Flexible Daytime Hours

Whitsons Culinary Group; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Food Service Worker substitute to help serve healthy meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. You’ll prepare, portion, and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines in a school kitchen.

The role offers on-call hours with training provided; no prior experience required, and you’ll join a supportive team dedicated to child health and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Mandatory training completion (Whitsons/government)

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Food Service Worker substitute to help serve healthy meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. You’ll prepare, portion, and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines in a school kitchen.

The role offers on-call hours with training provided; no prior experience required, and you’ll join a supportive team dedicated to child health and nutrition.