Cook, High-Volume Kitchen & ServSafe Certified
Overview
You will own food preparation and service for a full-time Cook role at Wellesley Public Schools, serving up to 1,200 meals daily. You will work 6:00 am to 2:00 pm with weekends, holidays, school vacations, and summers off. Join a team of 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, backed by Chartwells K12's decades of culinary and nutrition expertise. This role offers ServSafe training and clear food safety protocols, plus great benefits and a pay range of $19-$22 per hour.
What You'll Do9
- 1Prepare food items per standardized recipes using HACCP guidelines, ensuring quality and portion control.
- 2Serve meals with correct portioning, maintaining proper temperatures and appealing presentation.
- 3Taste all prepared items to verify flavor and consistency.
- 4Clean kitchen after service, including equipment, refrigerators, and storerooms, to ServSafe standards.
- 5Store or discard excess food per safe-handling procedures.
- 6Operate kitchen equipment safely, including slicers, ovens, and fryers, with required protective gear.
- 7Assist in production planning, record keeping, and ordering of food and supplies.
- 8Report maintenance issues, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- 9Attend in-service and safety meetings, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements6
- 11-3 years of high-volume cooking experience required.
- 2ServSafe certification required.
- 3Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions.
- 4Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, including HACCP.
- 5Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a kitchen environment.
- 6Must pass background screening and drug test, as required by school district.
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