School Kitchen Cook - Family-Friendly Hours, Career Growth

whitsonsculinarygroup; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Steady hours

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Cook to join our nutrition team. You’ll prepare meals for students, staying within menus while ensuring safe cooking practices and a clean kitchen.

This role offers a family-friendly schedule with days aligned to the school calendar, no nights or weekends, and opportunities for paid training and steady hours. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, at least 1 year in culinary or food service, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required; school nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.
• Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques; ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Cleanliness and food safety

Dependable attitude

Teamwork

School kitchen environment

English reading/speaking

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Cook to join our nutrition team. You’ll prepare meals for students, staying within menus while ensuring safe cooking practices and a clean kitchen.

This role offers a family-friendly schedule with days aligned to the school calendar, no nights or weekends, and opportunities for paid training and steady hours. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, at least 1 year in culinary or food service, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it, and a