Lead Cook - Boston Prep Charter School

Whitsons Culinary Group•Boston, MA

9d•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 have a supervisory role in the kitchen. Additionally, you will 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. Join us and bring your heart to the kitchen where it matters most.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
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
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
Have a supervisory role in the kitchen
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