SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by ​yield guides. * Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. * Sets up hot and/or cold food area. * When necessary, delivers food to staff, students, and catering events. * Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling. * Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines. * Checks and stores incoming supplies. * Follows assigned break schedules. * Attends all mandatory in‐service programs. * Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times​ * Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. * Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements * Performs all other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required sit, stand, 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. WORK ENVIORNMENT * 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 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. 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. * Professional food service experience preferred * Always present a positive and professional image Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled