Westtown School seeks energetic, dependable, customer-service-oriented individuals to join our Dining Services team on an on-call basis. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in providing excellent service. On-call Dining Services Associates support a variety of daily food preparation and dining operations. Responsibilities include preparing and setting up meals, replenishing food stations, assisting with meal service, and maintaining clean, safe, and orderly dining and kitchen spaces. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, approachable, and enjoys contributing to a welcoming dining experience for the Westtown community. A willingness to learn, help others, and take pride in maintaining a clean and inviting environment is essential. Westtown School is an independent, Quaker, pre-K through grade 12 college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Set on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown provides an inspiring environment where dedicated faculty and staff prepare students to become stewards and leaders of a better world. Essential Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, welcoming, and efficient service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Assist with meal setup, dining service, and collaboration with students participating in the school's student work program.
- Prepare and arrange daily food items according to instructions from theChef de Cuisine.
- Replenish food stations and maintain attractive, well-stocked food displays throughout meal service.
- Follow established procedures for wrapping, labeling, dating, and storing food items.
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, completing daily and weekly cleaning tasks as assigned.
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices at all times.
- Promptly report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and other facility issues to a manager.
- Become familiar with school facilities and personnel as needed to perform assigned responsibilities effectively.
- Report all workplace accidents to the Chef de Cuisine.
- Work cooperatively and efficiently with colleagues to support smooth daily operations.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
- Customer service experience is highly desirable.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly, using proper lifting and moving techniques.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, push, and pull as required to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly through the staff employment portal for the specific job posting.