School Kitchen Aide — Mon-Fri, No Nights, Growth

Whitsons Culinary Group; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Hamden, CT is seeking a School Food Service Worker to join our nutrition team. You’ll prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff, set up serving stations, and help maintain food safety standards.

Workdays are Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends. This full-time role offers a positive school environment, off-by-mid-afternoon hours, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
• Other Qualifications: English reading and speaking sufficient to follow recipes and safety requirements.
• Core Competencies: Food safety & compliance, execution & reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, customer focus, professionalism.

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

Food Safety & Compliance

Execution & Reliability

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Professionalism

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Hamden, CT is seeking a School Food Service Worker to join our nutrition team. You’ll prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff, set up serving stations, and help maintain food safety standards.

Workdays are Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends. This full-time role offers a positive school environment, off-by-mid-afternoon hours, and opportunities for growth.