Cook

Bancroft; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancroft in Mountainside, NJ is seeking a Cook to support the Lead Cook in preparing and serving meals for students and others served, ensuring quality, nutrition, health and safety standards.

The role involves following menus, preparing salads, sandwiches, soups, starches, and fruits; maintaining a clean, safe kitchen; coordinating with the Food Services team and participating in catered events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in food preparation and serving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving, arranges serving trays, and replenishes serving lines as necessary.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements and supplies.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen areas and equipment.
• Stores food and leftovers according to storage and refrigeration rules.
• Participates in special catered events sponsored by Bancroft.

Skills

Food preparation

Food serving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: US-NJ-Mountainside

Requisition ID: 2026-20807

Category: Corporate and Support Services

Status: REG - Regular (Full Time)

Hours: FT 8 a-2:30p - M-F (36 hrs. /wk)

Department: Facilities

Hourly Rate: $20.50- $24/hr.

Position Summary

We're Hiring: Cook - The Bancroft School - Mountainside, NJ

Position Summary: Provides assistance to the Lead Cook in the preparation and serving of food to students/persons served that meets approved quality, nutrition, health, and safety regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of Manager/Food Services and following specific menu and preparation instructions, provides assistance in the preparation of daily meals for students/persons served in the Bancroft School; e.g., prepares salads and sandwiches, stirs soups, prepares starches, washes, peels, and slices fruits and vegetables, seasons, grinds, and carves meats, etc., in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Prepares food for serving, arranges serving trays, and replenishes serving lines as necessary, to ensure the availability of prepared foods throughout the course of the meal.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Properly operates, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen work area, countertops, equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all times.
• Properly stores food, leftovers, etc., in accordance with approved food storage and refrigeration requirements.
• Participates in the preparation and serving of foods for special catered events sponsored by Bancroft; e.g., Board meetings, special conferences, committee meetings, etc.; as required.
• Projects a positive self-image of technical professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, and personal integrity at all times.
• erforms other food service and food preparation activities, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by organizational and departmental needs.
• Abides by the Bancroft Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement in promoting ethical behavior, establishing relationships and providing guidance in decision-making situations.
• Remains current with required training certifications, meets state-regulated licensing and regulatory accreditations, and adheres to mandatory requirements.
• Maintains effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, those served, and their family members and/or guardians when applicable.
• Willingly and effectively cooperates with Bancroft NeuroHealth, The Department of Human Services, The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and other licensing or state agency or local municipalities in any inspections and investigations, upon request.
• Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; does not allow weapons, threats, bullying or intimidation.
• Reports any violations to the appropriate individual as soon as the incident occurs.
• Demonstrates Bancroft's core values of Teamwork, Compassion, and Independence in the performance of position responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of one year of prior experience in food preparation and serving

EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.