Cook - Vermont State House

Corporate Cook – Fuel the Workplace with Every Meal!

 

*This role is expected to run from mid-December through approximately June 1, 2026, depending on the conclusion of the legislative session. There is potential for this position to transition into permanent employment at this or other nearby Whitsons locations

 

Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a job that aligns with your career goals? Join our corporate dining team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that keep employees energized, productive, and satisfied throughout the day!

What You’ll Do:

• Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to corporate 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:

• Steady, professional schedule

• Paid training and consistent hours

• Be part of a mission that matters – healthy meals fuel a productive workplace

• Friendly, team-oriented 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 fast-paced corporate kitchen environment

• A passion for preparing meals that support health and wellness

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement

• Paid time off

About Us:

At Whitsons, we understand that well-fed employees perform at their best. Our cooks are essential to creating meals that energize and sustain the workplace. Join us and bring your heart to the kitchen where it matters most.

 

Apply today and help cook up workplace success—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

 

up to $24/hr

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary

Certifications:

• ServSafe certification
•  Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

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:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member 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:

• 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 work day is required.
• Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, 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.

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 Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employme