School Nutrition Chef — Craft Healthy, Tasty Meals

whitsonsculinarygroup; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in New York seeks a part-time Chef - Hourly for K-12 and residential dining. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure proper food temperatures, labeling and storage, and uphold USDA school nutrition guidelines.

Under the Chef Manager or General Manager, you’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen, assist with meal service and events, follow HACCP and sanitation procedures, and support inventory control and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification or comparable experience.
• ServSafe certification up to date.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in professional kitchen.
• Experience in school nutrition programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with USDA school nutrition guidelines (K-12 accounts) and client standards (residential accounts).
• Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage.
• Assist with meal service, serving lines, and special events.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Support inventory control, product rotation (FIFO), and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively to ensure timely, efficient meal service.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in New York seeks a part-time Chef - Hourly for K-12 and residential dining. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure proper food temperatures, labeling and storage, and uphold USDA school nutrition guidelines.

Under the Chef Manager or General Manager, you’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen, assist with meal service and events, follow HACCP and sanitation procedures, and support inventory control and waste reduction.