Cook - Killingly School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Killingly, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that fuel students throughout their school day. This role offers a Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no nights or weekends, allowing for a great work-life balance. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and recipes, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, and supporting students with special dietary needs. Whitsons believes food has the power to transform a school day, and our cooks are everyday heroes who prepare meals that nourish bodies and minds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as applicable to the position.
ServSafe certification required.
Local food safety certification, if required by the jurisdiction of employment.
Minimum of 1 year of professional culinary experience required.
Proficiency in recipe preparation, cooking procedures, and proper cooking techniques.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties, follow recipes, and understand safety procedures and instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food service environment.
Must consistently demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and appearance.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and production needs.
Follow proper cooking techniques, portioning, and presentation standards.
Ensure food is prepared, cooked, held, and served safely.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and work area.
Work as part of a team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
Follow food allergy procedures and support students with special dietary needs.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.