School Kitchen Cook — Weekday Mornings, Paid Training

Whitsons Culinary Group; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a dedicated School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students in a supportive school environment. The role offers a family-friendly schedule with afternoons at home and no nights or weekends, complemented by paid training and steady hours.

You will work with a collaborative team, ensuring food safety, proper portioning, and adherence to school nutrition standards.

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

Culinary skills

Recipe adherence

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer focus

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a dedicated School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students in a supportive school environment. The role offers a family-friendly schedule with afternoons at home and no nights or weekends, complemented by paid training and steady hours.

You will work with a collaborative team, ensuring food safety, proper portioning, and adherence to school nutrition standards.