Job Information
Whitsons Culinary Group Food Service Worker/Utility Worker - Community Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Food Service Worker/Utility Worker - Community Academy
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Requisition Number
15117
Location
Community Academy of Philadlelphia
Job Description
Food Service Utility Worker – Help Us Keep Our School Kitchen Sparkling!
Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly? Our school nutrition team is looking for a dependable Food Service Utility Worker to help us maintain a safe, spotless kitchen and support meal service for students every day.
What You’ll Do:
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Clean and sanitize prep areas, counters, and floors
Take out trash and keep storage areas tidy
Assist with receiving and organizing food deliveries
Support the kitchen team with basic prep tasks when needed
You’re a Great Fit If You:
Take pride in cleanliness and working efficiently
Follow safety and sanitation rules carefully
Stay positive and helpful—even when it’s busy
Enjoy being active and on your feet throughout the day
Have previous food service or janitorial experience (a plus, not required!)
What We Offer:
Consistent schedule – no nights or weekends!
On-the-job training (no experience needed!)
Friendly, team-oriented school environment
Job stability and growth opportunities
Why Join Us?
At Whitsons, we believe every role is essential in fueling young minds and supporting learning. As a Utility Worker, you’ll help create a safe, clean kitchen where students receive healthy meals every day.
Join our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Apply today!
$15.00 per hour
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
• High school diploma required.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member 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 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 50 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
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
Work Schedule
Mon. - Fri. 6:30am - 2:30pm. Follows a school schedule. 10 month position. Days and hours may vary
Supervisor
Brittney Jamieson
Salary Target
15