Food Service Worker/Utility - New Britain School Nutrition

Food Service Utility Worker – Keep Our Kitchen Running Smoothly!

Are you the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps things spotless, safe, and running like clockwork? We're looking for a dependable Food Service Utility Worker to support our school kitchen team and help deliver meals that heal.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize food prep areas and surfaces
• Take out trash and keep storage areas organized
• Assist with serving food and supply stocking
• Help the team with basic kitchen tasks when needed

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: $16.60/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 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 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 kitchen and storage setting The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
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.