Community Kitchen Cook: Breakfast & Lunch Prep

New Community Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Cook to join our operations team supporting NCC sites, including Community Hills and Harmony House. You will prepare meals, maintain clean, safe kitchens, and package items for delivery, ensuring quality and proper storage.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years cooking experience, and a valid Food Safety Sanitation Certificate (90 hours).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience as Cook preferred.
• Valid Food Safety and Sanitation Certificate (90 hours)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, or other food items.
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly at appropriate temperatures in order to prevent spoilage.
• Check quality of all ingredients.
• Package food items for delivery to various NCC sites.
• Help prepare food for special events.

Skills

Food Safety Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Cook to join our operations team supporting NCC sites, including Community Hills and Harmony House. You will prepare meals, maintain clean, safe kitchens, and package items for delivery, ensuring quality and proper storage.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years cooking experience, and a valid Food Safety Sanitation Certificate (90 hours).