Food Service Worker - Hamden School Nutrition

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

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

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

Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

Paid time off

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!

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.

• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required

• ServSafe certification preferred but not required

• Food Safety & Compliance: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.

• Execution & Reliability: Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers; contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.

• Customer Focus: Serves guests in a friendly and professional manner; takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal; maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.

• Professionalism: Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.

This is a full-time or part-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required in support of special events or operational needs.

The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers is regularly required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Standing is required for the majority of the workday. The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service periods.

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed; the omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the role.

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

Lyana J Earley