Substitute Food Service Worker - Killingly School Nutrition

whitsonsculinarygroup; Connecticut; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Substitute School Food Service Worker to support our Fuel the Future program in Connecticut. The role offers weekday hours, no nights or weekends, and on-call availability to fit a family-friendly schedule.

You will prep, portion, and serve meals, set up stations, and ensure food safety standards while creating a positive mealtime experience for students and staff. No prior experience is required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Speak and read English; some experience helpful.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more.
• Enjoy working around children and school staff.

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

Positive attitude

Reliability

Cleanliness

Willingness to learn

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Substitue School Food Service Worker – Fuel the Future!

Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!) - on CALL

Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Why This Job Rocks:

• Family-friendly hours – off by mid-afternoon!


• Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off


• No experience needed – we’ll train you!


• Make a difference in kids' health and well-being


• Supportive school community and team atmosphere

We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and team spirit


• Reliability and attention to cleanliness


• Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules


• Enjoyment of working around children and school staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

About Us:

At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can’t learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!

$16.94 per hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

High School or GED

Certifications:

• Speak and read English


• Some experience helpful


• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.


• Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in school kitchen and storage setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.