School Lunch Cook - Family Hours, Paid Training

Whitsons Culinary Group; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Steady hours

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group Hartford High School is seeking a School Cook to fuel young minds with nutritious meals. This role: Monday-Friday, no nights or weekends, you’ll prepare meals according to school menus and keep a clean, organized kitchen, while supporting dietary needs and safety procedures.

Join a mission-driven team where paid training and steady hours are provided; you’ll contribute to student health in a friendly school setting, with competitive pay at $23 per hour and opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training as required by Whitsons and government rules.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience; school nutrition experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within a defined timeframe; local food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals according to school menus.
• Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Work with teammates 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group Hartford High School is seeking a School Cook to fuel young minds with nutritious meals. This role: Monday-Friday, no nights or weekends, you’ll prepare meals according to school menus and keep a clean, organized kitchen, while supporting dietary needs and safety procedures.

Join a mission-driven team where paid training and steady hours are provided; you’ll contribute to student health in a friendly school setting, with competitive pay at $23 per hour and opportunities