Cook

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, a growing defense contractor and manufacturing facility, seeks a Cook to join the team. You will handle food preparation, production, and sanitation, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires 2–5 years in food service, basic food safety knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting while collaborating with a team; ServSafe preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in food service environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, healthcare, or clubs.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• ServSafe Food Handler preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate, and serve food items in accordance with recipes and standards.
• Maintain compliance with food handling and safety regulations.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers and knives.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating product per procedures.

Skills

Food service experience

Knowledge of food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.Position SummaryThe Cook is responsible for food preparation, production, and sanitation while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.Essential FunctionsPrepare, cook, plate, and serve food items in accordance with recipes and standards.Maintain compliance with food handling and safety regulations (ServSafe Food Handler preferred).Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers and knives.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas.Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating product per established procedures.Communicate inventory needs and product levels to management.Respond professionally to last‑minute operational or guest requests.Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Engage in constructive feedback practices that promote accountability, growth, and team excellence.Champion a culture of cleanliness by proactively performing deep cleaning, maintaining detailed spot cleaning, and ensuring an organized work environment.QualificationsTwo (2) to five (5) years of experience in food service environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, healthcare, or clubs.Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.Physical & Work RequirementsFrequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical and Work Environment Requirements:This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.Equal Opportunity Employer:Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.