Assistant Cook - West Essex High School

Pomptonian Food Service; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holidays off

Weekends and summers off

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Service is seeking a Cook to support daily food preparation and serving while upholding a high standard of quality and sanitation. You will follow recipes and company guidelines to ensure consistency.

The role requires ability to stand, lift, and work in a fast-paced cafeteria environment, with emphasis on teamwork and promptness, and includes participation in annual training programs.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation requirements.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Capable of multitasking across prep, service and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving.
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with food quality.
• Keep accurate food production records and sanitation standards.
• Participate in continuing education/training programs.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Food safety

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

General cafeteria equipment

Job description

As a Pomptonian Cook, your ability and skill will be called upon to prepare consistently high-quality foods. You will be required to follow recipes and company guidelines.

You will be responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction with food and food quality, keeping food production records, and maintaining a high standard of food sanitation. Take part in annual continuing education/training program.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting (25-50 pounds).
• Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system, etc.).
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately.
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned.
• Ability to complete all applicable training programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Meet all training requirement under Professional Standards.
• Ability to put away orders and distribution of food items throughout the kitchen as needed.
• Comprehensive understanding of food and kitchen safety in accordance with food handlers guidelines.Training

• Training
• 401K
• Holidays off
• Weekends and summers off