Cook - Mt. Sinai Middle School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Mount Sinai, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day! At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can’t learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!

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
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.
A positive attitude and team spirit
Reliability and attention to cleanliness
Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff

Nice To Haves

school nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience
Work as part of a fun, energetic team
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.