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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! This role offers a family-friendly schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and is aligned with the school calendar year.

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
• Must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as necessary
• Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required
• School nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred
• 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
• Demonstrates proficiency in cooking techniques, batch cooking, and recipe execution
• Consistently meets portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards for every meal served
• Maintains rigorous adherence to HACCP, ServSafe, and all applicable food safety and sanitation standards
• Completes temperature logs and production records accurately and on time every shift
• Manages the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines consistently
• Follows all Whitsons policies, production standards, and assigned schedules with accuracy and dependability
• Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, signage, and documentation
• Ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day
• Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager and fellow food service workers
• Contributes to a productive, positive kitchen environment and supports the team in achieving daily service goals
• Takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal served
• Maintains a welcoming, clean, and visually appealing station
• Understands that student satisfaction and participation are the ultimate measure of success
• 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
• Reach with hands and arms
• 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

Skills

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques
• Cleanliness
• Food safety
• Dependability
• Positive attitude
• Working in a school kitchen environment
• Helping kids grow strong and healthy
• Culinary Skill
• Recipe Adherence
• Batch cooking
• Food Safety & Compliance
• HACCP
• ServSafe
• Execution & Reliability
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Location

• School district

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

• $18.50/hour

Benefits

• Paid training
• Steady hours

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.
• Join us and bring your heart to the kitchen where it matters most.
• Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.