Job Description

Cook

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:

• 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

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:

• 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

Why join us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Paid time off

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.

Requirements:

Required qualifications and competencies:

• Education: high school graduate or equivalent
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
• Certifications: ServSafe certification + local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment
• Other qualifications, experience and competencies:
• 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

Physical demands of the job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to:
• Sit, walk, talk and hear
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work environment:

• The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
• Standing most of the work day is required
• Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, near ovens and freezers
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

Work schedule: Mon. - Fri. 7am - 2:30pm. Follows a school calendar.

Supervisor: Aziz J Hasaan

Salary target: 16.00

Job Tags

Similar Jobs