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Lead Food Service Worker - Regional Multicultural Magnet School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group
New London, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2026
💰 $42,000/yr

About the role

Lead Food Service Worker – Bring Your Passion to the Plate!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

 

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 Do:

  • 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 This Job Rocks:

  • 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

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 

Why Join Us? 

  • Competitive pay + opportunities for growth 
  • Paid time off
  • Ongoing training and development
  • A positive team environment where your work matters

About Us:
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: $21.00/hour

Qualifications

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 en

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