About this role
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 nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give children the energy to learn and thrive!
What You’ll Do:
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to 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
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Family-friendly schedule – you're home by mid-afternoon
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Paid training and steady hours
- Be part of a mission that matters – healthy meals fuel better learning
- Friendly, team-oriented school environment
We’re Looking For:
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques (we’ll train the right person!)
- A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
- A dependable and positive attitude
- Comfort working in a kitchen environment
- A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- Paid time off
About 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/hr
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
Certifications:
- Servsafe certification and/or NYC BOH course completion
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
- Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
- 1 year professional culinary experience required
- Always present a positive and professional image.
Other facts
About Whitsons Culinary Group
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
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What you'll do
- The Cook will prepare a variety of meals according to menus and ensure food is safely cooked and presented. They will maintain a clean kitchen workspace and support special dietary needs.
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