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Prepare and cook nutritious meals according to school menus while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Ensure food safety compliance and collaborate with team members to serve students in a timely and friendly manner.
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of professional culinary or food service experience. Must possess or obtain ServSafe certification and be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
School Cook – Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal!
Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends!
Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a job that aligns with your life? Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive!
Why Join Us?
At Whitsons, we believe food has the power to transform a school day. Our cooks are everyday heroes who prepare meals that nourish bodies and minds. Join us and bring your heart to the kitchen where it matters most.
Apply today and help cook up a brighter future—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Pay Rate: $20/hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education
Experience
Certifications
Other Qualifications
Core Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required in support of special events or operational needs.
Travel Requirements
This position is primarily site-based. Occasional travel to other school locations within the district may be required for substitute coverage or operational support.
Physical Demands of the Job
The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Movement in and out of storerooms and near ovens and freezers is regularly required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Standing is required for the majority of the workday. The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service periods.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.
Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™
Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country. We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models. Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve. For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com "Like Us" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitsonsCulinaryGroup Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Whitsons Culinary Group Interested being a part of team Whitsons? Visit our career center on our website: http://whitsons.com/career/careers-center Check out our LinkedIn page and Whitsons Career Connect on Facebook (www.facebook.com/whitsonscareers) and Twitter @WhitsonsCareers for our highlighted positions available throughout the US!
Offices: 1800 Motor Pkwy, Islandia, NY 11749, US
Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™
Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country. We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models. Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve. For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com "Like Us" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitsonsCulinaryGroup Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Whitsons Culinary Group Interested being a part of team Whitsons? Visit our career center on our website: http://whitsons.com/career/careers-center Check out our LinkedIn page and Whitsons Career Connect on Facebook (www.facebook.com/whitsonscareers) and Twitter @WhitsonsCareers for our highlighted positions available throughout the US!
Offices: 1800 Motor Pkwy, Islandia, NY 11749, US
