Substitute Food Service Worker - Sandwich School Nutrition

whitsonsculinarygroup; Illinois; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to support our school nutrition team, with a flexible on-call schedule and Monday–Friday shifts. No nights or weekends, summers off, and paid training provided.

You will prep, portion, and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines while contributing to a positive mealtime atmosphere. Pay is $15/hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Food handling certification preferred but not required.
• Speak and read English; able to lift 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
• Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere.
• Support the team and jump in wherever needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependability

Attention to cleanliness

Able to take direction

Love working with kids

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Substitute School Food Service Worker - Fuel the Future!

Flexible, On-Call | Monday-Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

Want to make a difference in kids' lives and enjoy a job that works around your life? Join our school nutrition team as a Substitute Food Service Worker and help serve nutritious meals that power learning - on the days that work best for you!

What You’ll Do (When You’re Scheduled):

• Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
• Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime atmosphere
• Support the team and jump in wherever needed

Why You’ll Love It:

• Family-friendly hours - off by mid-afternoon
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Summers off
• No experience needed - we provide training
• Make a meaningful impact in your local schools

We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and willingness to help
• Dependability and attention to cleanliness
• Ability to take direction and follow food safety rules
• Enjoyment of being around children and school staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Paid time off

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe that every child deserves a healthy, nourishing meal to succeed in the classroom and beyond. As a substitute team member, you'll help keep the kitchen running smoothly and students smiling—even if you're only available a few days a week.

Pay Rate:$15/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education:
High School or GED

Certifications:
Food Handling certification preferred but not required

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• 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 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.