Substitute Food Service Worker - Hartford School Nutrition

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. Apply today and enjoy flexible work while helping nourish young minds—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Payrate $18hr

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

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Education:

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

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 preferred Always present a positive and professional image. 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 a team member 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 Sit, walk, talk and hear Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 the kitchen and on the serving line Standing most of the workday is required. Work requires movement in and out of storerooms and freezers Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. 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.