School Kitchen Chef - Nutritious Meals, $20/hr

whitsonsculinarygroup; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 and Residential Food Service to support daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals according to standardized recipes. This role reports to the Chef Manager or General Manager in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include following food safety practices, assisting with meal service, and maintaining inventory and records while ensuring timely meal service in school and residential dining settings.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required; institutional or high-volume foodservice preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic culinary techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and production records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with USDA school nutrition guidelines (K-12 accounts) and client standards (residential accounts).
• Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage.
• Assist with meal service, serving lines, and special events.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Support inventory control, product rotation (FIFO), and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively to ensure timely, efficient meal service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Recipe execution

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Whitsons training + govt required training

Job description

Whitsons is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 and Residential Food Service to support daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals according to standardized recipes. This role reports to the Chef Manager or General Manager in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include following food safety practices, assisting with meal service, and maintaining inventory and records while ensuring timely meal service in school and residential dining settings.