Cook / Manager Needed for School Food Service

This is a one-person kitchen responsible for the daily operation of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) in one of our schools. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their cooking and organization, and is comfortable managing all aspects of a small school food service operation. The school location is in a close-knit community serving students ages 5-21 with individualized educational and therapeutic programming. The right person will understand the importance of creating a positive, respectful, and welcoming meal experience for every student.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch according to menus, recipes, and USDA/NSLP requirements.
• Prepare appropriate quantities and ensure meals are served on schedule.
• Maintain meal counts, production records, temperature logs, and other required paperwork.
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and supply inventory.
• Operate the meal service/POS system as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow all food-safety, HACCP, USDA, and New Jersey requirements.
• Communicate with school Administration and Management team.
• Provide a friendly, professional, and welcoming experience for students.

Requirements

• Dependable and responsible.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• A good planner and multitasker.
• Calm, flexible, and able to solve problems.
• Friendly, patient, and comfortable working with students.
• Proud of the food and service they provide.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience required.
• School food service experience a plus.
• Quantity food preparation experience preferred.
• ServeSafe® certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Basic computer/POS skills.

Schedule

6:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays. Summers off.