Lead Food Service - Monroe School Nutrition

Lead Food Service Worker

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! 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!

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: 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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to 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 is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line. Standing most of the work day is required. Work requires movement in and out of store rooms 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.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-2pm. Supervisor: Timothy M Quartuccio. Salary Target: $17.69/hour.