School Lunch Cook — Family‑Friendly Hours, No Nights

Schodack Central School District Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid training

Steady hours

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons in New York is seeking a School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students as part of our school nutrition team. The role focuses on safe cooking, portioning, and kitchen cleanliness, with a family-friendly schedule.

You’ll train on Whitsons procedures, support dietary needs, and work with a team to serve meals on time. This full-time position offers steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven school environment.

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 or institutional food service preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.

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

Food safety

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Whitsons in New York is seeking a School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students as part of our school nutrition team. The role focuses on safe cooking, portioning, and kitchen cleanliness, with a family-friendly schedule.

You’ll train on Whitsons procedures, support dietary needs, and work with a team to serve meals on time. This full-time position offers steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven school environment.