School Nutrition Chef - Mornings in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Whitsons Culinary Group; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Franklin Square is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 and Residential Food Service. You will prepare meals according to standardized recipes, follow USDA guidelines, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

Your role supports daily kitchen operations, assists with meal service, and works under the Chef Manager or GM. This is a school-year schedule, with early mornings and potential evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required; institutional or high-volume foodservice preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic culinary techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and production records.
• High school graduate or equivalent; ServSafe certification and local safety training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with USDA school nutrition guidelines (K-12) and client standards (residential).
• 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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Following recipes

Team collaboration

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Franklin Square is seeking a Chef – Hourly for K-12 and Residential Food Service. You will prepare meals according to standardized recipes, follow USDA guidelines, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

Your role supports daily kitchen operations, assists with meal service, and works under the Chef Manager or GM. This is a school-year schedule, with early mornings and potential evenings or weekends.