Weekday School Cook - Family-Friendly Hours & Training

Whitsons Culinary Group; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Plainview, NY is seeking a School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students as part of our school nutrition team. You will cook according to school menus, maintain a clean kitchen, and work with teammates to service meals on time.

This full-time role offers a family-friendly schedule with afternoons off, paid training, and opportunities for growth. You’ll contribute to student health and learning by following food safety standards and recipe procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience; school nutrition or institutional food service preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus.
• Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner.
• Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Plainview, NY is seeking a School Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students as part of our school nutrition team. You will cook according to school menus, maintain a clean kitchen, and work with teammates to service meals on time.

This full-time role offers a family-friendly schedule with afternoons off, paid training, and opportunities for growth. You’ll contribute to student health and learning by following food safety standards and recipe procedures.