Cook - Ashton Franklin High School

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!

• 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
• Complete production records, temperature logs, and ordering sheets daily
• Assist with ordering and inventory

• Family-friendly schedule
  – you'll be home by mid-afternoon
• 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

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

Starting Pay:$15

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-required training as necessary.

Experience

Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required; school nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred.

Certifications

Serv Safe certification required or must obtain within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.

Other Qualifications

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.

Core Competencies

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, Serv Safe, 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.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours…