Lead Food Service Worker - Alton School Nutrition

Lead Food Service Worker

• Bring Your Passion to the Plate!

Monday-Friday | No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays! Love food? Love making a difference? Join our team as a Lead Food Service Worker and help serve up fresh, nutritious meals to students every day—all while leading a fun, energetic kitchen crew in a supportive school environment! This is more than just a job—it's a chance to lead with heart, feed young minds, and grow your career in food service, all on a schedule that fits your life.

What You'll Be Doing:

Take the lead in preparing and serving meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food, beverages, and supplies Keep the kitchen running smoothly by organizing cleaning duties and ensuring food safety Set up hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and keep beverage areas stocked Deliver meals when needed for classrooms, staff, or catered events Manage POS/cash handling and make sure deposits are accurate Be a key player on a supportive, mission-driven team that truly cares

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Family-Friendly Schedule

• No nights, weekends, or major holidays Summers Off
• Recharge and reset while school's out Growth Opportunities
• We'll help you build your skills and advance your career Meaningful Work
• Fuel student success and well-being every single day

Awesome Benefits Include:

Competitive pay Medical, dental & vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 401K with company match Paid time off Ongoing training and development A positive team environment where your work matters

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent 1+ year of food service experience ServSafe certification (or willingness to get certified) Great attitude, reliability, and team spirit Ability to speak and read English and follow safety procedures Comfortable standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and working in hot/cold environments At Whitsons Culinary Group , we believe every meal is a chance to make a difference. We proudly serve nutritious food in schools, helping students stay energized and ready to learn. If you're looking for rewarding work that gives back, we'd love to have you on our team. Be a part of something meaningful—apply today and help us keep enhancing life one meal at a time. ™! Pay rate $16.50/hour

Requirements:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary

Certifications:

ServSafe certification Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. 1 year professional food service experience required Always present a positive and professional image.