School Nutrition Cook — Mornings & Weekdays

Whitsons Culinary Group; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Family-friendly schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in New Britain, CT is hiring a School Cook to prepare nutritious school meals Monday–Friday with no nights or weekends. You’ll join a mission-driven team focused on healthy student lunches. Starting pay is competitive, with paid training and steady hours. Expect a family-friendly schedule and opportunities for growth.

The role demands basic cooking skills; Whitsons will train the right candidate in procedures, safety, and HACCP standards in a school kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete Whitsons/government training as needed.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience; school nutrition preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or obtained within timeframe after hire.
• Proficient in following recipes and cooking techniques; English literacy needed.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals per school menus.
• Ensure food is safely cooked and presented with care.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Collaborate with team to serve meals promptly.
• Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

English reading & comprehension

Teamwork

Tools

Recipe procedures

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in New Britain, CT is hiring a School Cook to prepare nutritious school meals Monday–Friday with no nights or weekends. You’ll join a mission-driven team focused on healthy student lunches. Starting pay is competitive, with paid training and steady hours. Expect a family-friendly schedule and opportunities for growth.

The role demands basic cooking skills; Whitsons will train the right candidate in procedures, safety, and HACCP standards in a school kitchen environment.