Cook - Eastport South Manor School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Mastic, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 involves cooking and preparing a variety of meals according to school menus, ensuring all food is safely cooked and presented with care. You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, work with team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner, and support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures. 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. Apply today and help cook up a brighter future—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

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.
Must be 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.
Always 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.
Basic knowledge of cooking techniques (we’ll train the right person!)
A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
A dependable and positive attitude
Comfort working in a school kitchen environment
A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy

Nice To Haves

school nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred

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
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 and understands that student satisfaction and participation are the ultimate measure of success.