School Kitchen Cook — Weekdays, Family‑Friendly Hours

whitsonsculinarygroup; Connecticut; On-site; USD 53,038,000 - 53,175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a School Cook to join our nutrition team and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with paid training and steady hours.

You will work with a team to serve meals on time, maintain a clean kitchen, and support dietary needs and safety procedures in a school setting. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training per Whitsons and government requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience; school nutrition preferred.
• ServSafe certification or obtain within defined timeframe; local food safety certification required.

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

Cooking techniques

Cleanliness & food safety

Dependable attitude

Teamwork in kitchen

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Whitsons and government training required

Job description

Whitsons is seeking a School Cook to join our nutrition team and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with paid training and steady hours.

You will work with a team to serve meals on time, maintain a clean kitchen, and support dietary needs and safety procedures in a school setting. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the role.