Lead Food Service Worker – Achievement First School Nutrition Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Lead Food Service Worker

• Achievement First School Nutrition New Haven, CT, USA Requisition Number 14015 Location Achievement First-Amistad Midd-54102 Job Description Lead School Food Service Worker
• Fuel the Future!

Monday-Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

• This position is for the 2025-2026 upcoming school year Lead Food Service Worker
• Be the Difference Maker in School Nutrition!

Monday-Friday | No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays! Looking for a leadership role that fits your life and makes a daily impact? Join our school nutrition team as a Lead Food Service Worker and help guide a dedicated team in serving fresh, nutritious meals that power student learning and growth!

What You’ll Do:

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure meal service runs smoothly Lead, train, and support food service team members Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to menu and nutrition guidelines Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards Communicate with school staff and ensure a positive dining experience for students Step in wherever needed — you’re the go-to for keeping things running right!

Why You’ll Love It:

Family-friendly schedule

• done by mid-afternoon No weekends, nights, or summer work Make a difference in your school community every single day Leadership role with opportunities to grow Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team

We’re Looking For:

✔ Leadership or supervisory experience in food service or a related role ✔ Positive attitude and ability to motivate a team ✔ Strong communication and organizational skills ✔ Commitment to food safety, quality, and cleanliness ✔ Enjoyment of working in a school setting and around children Why Whitsons? Competitive pay Work-life balance with no nights or weekends Medical, dental, vision, and 401K with company match Paid time off A chance to lead, grow, and inspire others every day

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe healthy meals nourish student success. Our team is passionate about serving with purpose, heart, and high standards . As a Lead Food Service Worker, you’ll be at the center of our mission— Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™ . Requirements

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. Work Schedule Monday

• Friday 6am
• 2pm.

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