New Hampshire Staffing
Lead Cook Plymouth Regional HS - School Nutrition
New Hampshire Staffing, Plymouth, New Hampshire, us, 03264
Lead Cook Plymouth Regional HS
Bring leadership and heart to the school kitchen! MondayFriday | No nights or weekends! Are you an experienced cook ready to take the lead in a meaningful role? Join our school nutrition team as a Lead Cook and help prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals that fuel student success. Take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the health, focus, and well-being of growing mindsevery single day! What You'll Do: 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. Why You'll Love This Job: 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 What We're Looking For: At least 1 year of professional culinary experience Familiarity with basic cooking techniques, recipe procedures, and food safety ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain 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 About Us: 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 jobit's a way to lead with heart and purpose in your community. Perks & Benefits: 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 Apply now and help us nourish the next generation! At Whitsons, our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time. Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Certifications: ServSafe certification 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. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. 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 workday is required. Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, 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: Monday-Friday 6:00am-1:30pm Follows school calendar Supervisor Randall E Lampron Salary Target 18-21
Bring leadership and heart to the school kitchen! MondayFriday | No nights or weekends! Are you an experienced cook ready to take the lead in a meaningful role? Join our school nutrition team as a Lead Cook and help prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals that fuel student success. Take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the health, focus, and well-being of growing mindsevery single day! What You'll Do: 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. Why You'll Love This Job: 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 What We're Looking For: At least 1 year of professional culinary experience Familiarity with basic cooking techniques, recipe procedures, and food safety ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain 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 About Us: 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 jobit's a way to lead with heart and purpose in your community. Perks & Benefits: 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 Apply now and help us nourish the next generation! At Whitsons, our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time. Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Certifications: ServSafe certification 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. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. 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 workday is required. Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, 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: Monday-Friday 6:00am-1:30pm Follows school calendar Supervisor Randall E Lampron Salary Target 18-21