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About the Role

Our school nutrition team is looking for a dependable Food Service Utility Worker to help us maintain a safe, spotless kitchen and support meal service for students every day.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize prep areas, counters, and floors
• Take out trash and keep storage areas tidy
• Assist with receiving and organizing food deliveries
• Support the kitchen team with basic prep tasks when needed

Requirements

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
• Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
• Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
• 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.
• Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

• Cleanliness
• Efficiency
• Following safety and sanitation rules
• Positive attitude
• Helpfulness
• Active
• Food service experience
• Janitorial experience
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Location

• Site-based

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Non-exempt

Experience Level

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

Salary/Compensations

• $16.50

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO for eligible employees

About the Company

• At Whitsons, we believe every role is essential in fueling young minds and supporting learning.
• Join our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.