School Kitchen Associate - Fuel Young Minds with Fresh Meals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid training

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Food Service Worker in East Hartford, CT to prep and serve nutritious meals for students, with a family-friendly schedule and steady hours. You’ll work in a school kitchen, following menus and safety protocols, and be trained for the role.

The role offers paid training, no nights or weekends, and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven team focused on healthy student meals.

Qualifications

• Education/training aligned with Whitsons requirements.
• 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to speak/read English sufficiently to follow recipes and safety procedures.
• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prep, light cooking and prepare meals per school menus.
• Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Collaborate with team to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner.
• Support dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Customer focus

Professionalism

Food safety

Education

Whitsons training

ServSafe certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Food Service Worker in East Hartford, CT to prep and serve nutritious meals for students, with a family-friendly schedule and steady hours. You’ll work in a school kitchen, following menus and safety protocols, and be trained for the role.

The role offers paid training, no nights or weekends, and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven team focused on healthy student meals.