School Kitchen Cook: Family‑Friendly Hours, Steady Pay

Whitsons Culinary Group; Canaan (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Family-friendly schedule

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a School Cook to join our school nutrition team in a busy kitchen. You will prepare a variety of healthy meals, follow menus, and uphold safety standards while working with a supportive team.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30am–1:30pm with no nights or weekends, and pay is $20 per hour. No travel, full-time non-exempt position in NH. Training provided and growth opportunities available.

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; school nutrition preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must obtain within defined timeframe; local food safety certification needed.
• Proficient in recipe procedures, English literacy to follow recipes and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of school meals according to menus.
• Ensure food is safely cooked and properly presented.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Support teamwork to serve meals promptly and courteously.
• Adhere to safety protocols for special dietary needs and allergies.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Culinary skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a School Cook to join our school nutrition team in a busy kitchen. You will prepare a variety of healthy meals, follow menus, and uphold safety standards while working with a supportive team.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30am–1:30pm with no nights or weekends, and pay is $20 per hour. No travel, full-time non-exempt position in NH. Training provided and growth opportunities available.