Cook - Julia Dyckman at Whitsons Culinary Group

City of Yonkers, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Food safety, Kitchen maintenance, Meal preparation, Food presentation, Teamwork, Dietary needs support, Allergy safety, Cleaning, Lifting

Industry

Food Production

Description

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: * 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. Apply today and help cook up a brighter future—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Payrate: $22/hr Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education: High School or GED Certifications: Food Handling certification preferred but not required Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Speak and read English • Some experience helpful • Be able to lift 40 pounds or more PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required: • To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs • Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas. • Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals according to school menus while ensuring food safety and quality standards. They will also maintain a clean kitchen environment and collaborate with the team to serve meals efficiently.