School Kitchen Cook — Mon–Fri Daytime Hours

Whitsons Culinary Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid training

Paid time off

Opportunities for growth

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a School Cook to support the nutrition program by preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule. No nights or weekends, paid training, and steady hours accompany a family-friendly work environment.

You will cook according to school menus, ensure safe food handling, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with a team to serve meals promptly while supporting dietary needs and food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training as needed.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Proficiency in English for recipes, safety rules and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals according to school menus.
• Ensure food is safely cooked and presented.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Work with team to serve meals promptly.
• Support dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Execution

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a School Cook to support the nutrition program by preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students on a Monday–Friday schedule. No nights or weekends, paid training, and steady hours accompany a family-friendly work environment.

You will cook according to school menus, ensure safe food handling, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with a team to serve meals promptly while supporting dietary needs and food safety procedures.