School Dining Cook — Nutritious Meals & Onsite Growth

Spauldingservices; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan with 5%

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking a Cook to join our Food Services team. The Cook works to produce the highest quality food that is both appealing and nutritious for our student population.

Operating in a collaborative dining environment, this role involves preparing balanced meals across all service periods, supporting special events, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Culinary experience preferred, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of special dietary regimes, dietary protocols, and meal preparation for specific nursing instructions.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including standing up to 8.5 hours and lifting up to 25 lbs. independently (50 lbs. with assistance).
• Comfort working in a specialized educational setting with children who may experience emotional or behavioral outbursts, maintaining a patient and professional approach at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced meals across service periods.
• Support special events on campus.
• Maintain strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Menu design

Food safety

Temperature logging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking a Cook to join our Food Services team. The Cook works to produce the highest quality food that is both appealing and nutritious for our student population.

Operating in a collaborative dining environment, this role involves preparing balanced meals across all service periods, supporting special events, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.