Cook - Maynard School Nutrition
About The Position
School Cook - Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal! Monday - Friday | No Nights or Weekends! Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a job that aligns with your life? Join our school nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that give students the energy to learn and thrive! What You'll Do: Lead the kitchen team while cooking and preparing a variety of meals according to school menus Adhere to Whitsons policies and procedures Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace Manage the team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures Why You'll Love This Job: Family-friendly schedule - you're home by mid-afternoon No nights, weekends, or holidays Paid training and steady hours Be part of a mission that matters - healthy meals fuel better learning Friendly, team-oriented school environment We're Looking For: Leadership skills Cooking knowledge, skills and flare A commitment to cleanliness and food safety A dependable and positive attitude Comfortable working in a school kitchen environment A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy About Us: 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. Apply today and help cook up a brighter future - at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time. Pay rate: $18.50/hour
Requirements
- Leadership skills
- Cooking knowledge, skills and flare
- A commitment to cleanliness and food safety
- A dependable and positive attitude
- Comfortable working in a school kitchen environment
- A passion for helping kids grow strong and healthy
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
- ServSafe certification
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
- Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
- Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
- 1 year professional culinary experience required
- Always present a positive and professional image.
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team while cooking and preparing a variety of meals according to school menus
- Adhere to Whitsons policies and procedures
- Ensure all food is safely cooked and presented with care
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
- Manage the team members to serve meals in a timely, friendly manner
- Support special dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures
Benefits
- Family-friendly schedule - you're home by mid-afternoon
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Paid training and steady hours
- Be part of a mission that matters - healthy meals fuel better learning
- Friendly, team-oriented school environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
