Food Service Workers

School Food Service Worker

Hiring for School Year 2026/2027

Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!

What You'll Do:

• 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

Why This Job Rocks:

• 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

We're Looking For:

• 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

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Paid time off

About Us: 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!

Apply today and help nourish young minds—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

Pay rate: $18/hour

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 is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.