Lead Cook - North Middlesex School Nutrition Townsend, MA, USA Requisition Number 15719 Location North Middlesex Hawthorne Brook Job Description Lead Cook – Bring Leadership and Heart to the School Kitchen!Monday–Friday | 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 minds—every 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 job—it’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.• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessaryCertifications:• ServSafe certificationOther 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. Work Schedule M-F 630a-1:30p follows the school Calander Supervisor January K Lanosa Salary Target 19.00