Cook - Garden City School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Village of Garden City, NY

8h•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! 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
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.