School Nutrition Chef - Fresh Meals & Growth

whitsonsculinarygroup; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in the United States is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 & Residential Food Service to prepare fresh, nutritious meals following standardized recipes. You will support daily kitchen operations under supervision in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires 1 year of professional culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and ability to adhere to food safety standards while maintaining accurate production records and serving lines.

Qualifications

• Requires prior cooking experience in institutional or high-volume settings
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic culinary techniques
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and production records

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

Food safety knowledge

Culinary techniques

Following recipes

Education

High school diploma

Whitsons and gov training

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in the United States is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 & Residential Food Service to prepare fresh, nutritious meals following standardized recipes. You will support daily kitchen operations under supervision in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires 1 year of professional culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and ability to adhere to food safety standards while maintaining accurate production records and serving lines.