Cook - New Britain School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; New Britain, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is hiring a School Cook in New Britain, CT. You will cook and prepare meals according to school menus, ensuring safe, well-presented food and a clean kitchen. Work with a team to serve meals on a timely, friendly basis and support special dietary needs.

The role offers a family-friendly schedule, paid training, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team that fuels student learning. Pay rate is $17.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Must speak and read English to understand and perform duties.
• Proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals per school menus.
• Ensure food is safely cooked and properly presented.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Collaborate with team to serve meals promptly and warmly.
• Support dietary needs and allergy safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Positive attitude

Team oriented

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

School Cook – Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal!
Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends!

Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a job that aligns with your life? Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive!

What You’ll Do:

• Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus
• Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner
• Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Family-friendly schedule – you're home by mid-afternoon
• Paid training and steady hours
• Be part of a mission that matters – healthy meals fuel better learning
• Friendly, team-oriented school environment
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques (we’ll train the right person!)
• A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
• A dependable and positive attitude
• Comfort working in a school kitchen environment
• A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe food has the power to transform a school day. Our cooks are everyday heroes who prepare meals that nourish bodies and minds. Join us and bring your heart to the kitchen where it matters most.

Apply today and help cook up a brighter future—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.

Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary

Certifications

• ServSafe certification
• Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
• Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
• 1-year professional culinary experience required
• Always present a positive and professional image.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

• 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 40 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 workday is required.
• Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near ovens and freezers
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment ismoderate to loud.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00AM-1:30PM. Follows a school calendar.

Salary Target

$17.50/hour

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