Cook - Mascoma School Nutrition
About The Position
The Cook prepares a variety of meals according to school menus, ensuring food is safely cooked, presented with care, and served on time. The role supports students’ health and learning by preparing nutritious meals, following recipes and portioning standards, and accommodating special dietary needs and food-allergy safety procedures. The Cook maintains a clean, organized, stocked, and visually appealing kitchen and service station, and works cooperatively with the Chef Manager and other food service workers in a fast-paced school kitchen. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with days and hours aligned with 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 substitute coverage or operational support. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire.
- Local food safety certification required in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- English speaking and reading ability sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable, positive, and professional attitude, with a genuine interest in school nutrition and student health.
- Ability to complete required Whitsons and government training as necessary.
- 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.
- Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near ovens and freezers.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus and recipes.
- 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 practices.
- Complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time each shift.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and properly maintained kitchen workspace and service station.
- Support special dietary needs and follow food allergy safety procedures.
- Work with the Chef Manager and fellow food service workers to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner and meet daily service goals.
- Follow Whitsons policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for growth
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
