School Kitchen Lead: No Nights/Weekends

whitsonsculinarygroup; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Ongoing training and development

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Keller, TX, is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker to lead a school-kitchen team and ensure nutritious meals are prepared and served to students. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily operations, coordinate with staff, and contribute to a positive, family-friendly school dining program. This full-time role offers growth potential and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of food service experience.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to get certified).
• Ability to speak/read English and follow safety procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparing and serving meals that meet nutrition guidelines.
• Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain kitchen organization and food safety compliance.
• Set up serving lines, brew coffee, and stock beverage areas.
• Deliver meals to classrooms, staff, or events as needed.
• Manage POS/cash handling and deposits accurately.
• Support a collaborative, mission-driven team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Food safety manager training (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Keller, TX, is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker to lead a school-kitchen team and ensure nutritious meals are prepared and served to students. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily operations, coordinate with staff, and contribute to a positive, family-friendly school dining program. This full-time role offers growth potential and strong benefits.