School Kitchen Cook - Fresh Meals, Family Hours

whitsonsculinarygroup; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family-friendly schedule

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a School Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students on a family-friendly schedule. The role focuses on safe cooking, portion accuracy, and serving meals in a timely, friendly manner within a school kitchen environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of culinary or food service experience, and ServSafe certification or commitment to obtain it. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must complete Whitsons and government-required training as necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience; school nutrition or institutional food service preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.
• Proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques; able to read/understand English to follow recipes and safety requirements; team player.

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

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Execution & reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Whitsons is seeking a School Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students on a family-friendly schedule. The role focuses on safe cooking, portion accuracy, and serving meals in a timely, friendly manner within a school kitchen environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of culinary or food service experience, and ServSafe certification or commitment to obtain it. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.