Cook - Elmsford School Nutrition

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School Cook – Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal!Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends!

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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!

Responsibilities

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→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

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

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

What We Offer

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

✓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 be obtained 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.

✓Culinary Skill & Recipe Adherence: Demonstrates proficiency in cooking techniques, batch cooking, and recipe execution; consistently meets portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards for every meal served.

✓Food Safety & Compliance: 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.

✓Execution & Reliability: 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.

✓Attention to Detail: Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, signage, and documentation; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.

✓Teamwork: 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.

✓Customer Focus: 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.