Lead Cook - Syosset School Nutrition

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and service of meals according to daily school menus and portion guidelines. Organize kitchen operations, ensuring food is safely cooked, beautifully presented, and ready on time.

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Responsibilities

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→Lead the preparation and service of meals according to daily school menus and portion guidelines.
→Organize kitchen operations, ensuring food is safely cooked, beautifully presented, and ready on time.
→Support and guide team members in maintaining a clean, efficient, and friendly kitchen environment.
→Oversee food orders, inventory, and deliveries to keep everything running smoothly.
→Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and allergy accommodations.
→Keep accurate records including production sheets and temperature logs.

Family-Friendly Hours – Be home before dinner!
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Leadership Opportunity – Step up in a supportive, mission-driven role
Paid Training – Learn our systems and grow your skills
Work with Purpose – Make a difference in children’s daily lives

At least 1 year of professional culinary experience
Familiarity with basic cooking techniques, recipe procedures, and food safety
ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
Nassau County Board of Health Certification
Strong organization and time-management skills
Ability to lead a kitchen team in a positive, collaborative way
Passion for preparing healthy meals and helping kids thrive

At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe every meal has the power to enhance a student’s day. As a Lead Cook, you'll play a vital role in ensuring nutritious, well-prepared meals are delivered with care and consistency. This is more than a job—it’s a way to lead with heart and purpose in your community.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement

✓Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✓401K with company match

✓Paid time off and holidays

✓A welcoming, supportive team environment

✓The chance to make a daily impact through food

✓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.

✓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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Syosset-Thompson- - Syosset, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $43,680 a year; 13% above the $38,584 median for Cook jobs on Jobera (739 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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