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About the Role

Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive! You'll be home by mid-afternoon with no nights or weekends required.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required
• ServSafe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire
• Local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment
• Proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques
• Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements
• Presents a positive and professional image
• Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Genuine interest in school nutrition and student health
• Ability to stand on feet for the majority of the workday
• Frequently walk, talk, and hear
• Use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
• 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

Skills

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety
• Dependable and positive attitude
• Comfort working in a school kitchen environment
• Passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy
• Culinary Skill & Recipe Adherence
• Food Safety & Compliance
• Execution & Reliability
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Location

• Site-based

Work Type

• Full-time
• Non-exempt

Experience Level

• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $19.00/hr

Benefits

• Paid training
• Steady hours
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About the Company

• 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.
• Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.