Cook - Nyack School Nutrition
About The Position
The Cook prepares and cooks meals according to school menus, ensuring food is safely prepared, carefully presented, and served on time. The role supports special dietary needs and food-allergy safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and service station. The Cook works with the Chef Manager and other food service team members in a fast-paced school kitchen to meet daily meal-service goals and support student health and nutrition. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and primarily site-based, with days and hours aligned to the school district’s food-service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other school locations within the district may be required for coverage or operational support. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food-service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food-service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain it within a defined timeframe after hire; local food-safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- Ability to speak and read English well enough to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to cleanliness and food safety, including adherence to applicable sanitation standards.
- Dependable, positive, and professional demeanor; ability to work effectively as part of a food-service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ability to follow assigned schedules, Whitsons policies, and production standards.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food-service experience preferred.
- Genuine interest in school nutrition and student health.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus, recipes, and production standards.
- Ensure food is safely cooked and presented with care, meeting portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
- Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements, including HACCP and ServSafe standards; complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal-service deadlines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and properly maintained kitchen station throughout the service day.
- Support special dietary needs and follow food-allergy safety procedures.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and fellow food-service workers to achieve daily service goals.
- Maintain a welcoming, clean, and visually appealing meal-service station.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Steady hours
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for growth
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
