School Kitchen Cook - Family‑Friendly Hours, Paid Training

Whitsons Culinary Group; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

No nights or weekends

Family-friendly schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is hiring a School Cook to join our nutrition team. You will cook and prepare meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends and a family‑friendly pace this is in a school setting. You will follow menus, ensure safety, and work with teammates to serve meals promptly.

We value teamwork, food safety, and a positive attitude. Training is provided, and opportunities for growth exist within our mission to support student health through nutritious

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as necessary.
• ServSafe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.

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

Teamwork

Food safety

English proficiency

Culinary skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is hiring a School Cook to join our nutrition team. You will cook and prepare meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends and a family‑friendly pace this is in a school setting. You will follow menus, ensure safety, and work with teammates to serve meals promptly.

We value teamwork, food safety, and a positive attitude. Training is provided, and opportunities for growth exist within our mission to support student health through nutritious