Cook

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary program focused on thoughtful food, responsible sourcing, and hospitality. You will prepare, cook, plate, and serve high-quality meals while upholding safety, sanitation, and efficiency standards.

The role emphasizes fresh ingredients, seasonal menus, and team collaboration in a manufacturing setting. You will work with standard recipes, production sheets, and maintain cleanliness; no nights, no weekends, with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of food service experience
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Positive, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate, and serve food per recipes and standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation compliance; ServSafe preferred.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management and rotation.
• Respond to production changes and guest requests.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Support accountability and quality standards.
• Perform deep cleaning and keep area organized.

Skills

Food service experience

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professionalism

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.

Foodservice Opportunity: No nights, no weekends!

• Generous health benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays

Join a culinary team focused on thoughtful food, responsible sourcing, seasonality, and genuine hospitality.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, plating, and serving high-quality food while maintaining standards for safety, sanitation, efficiency, and consistency. This role supports a culinary program committed to fresh ingredients, responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood, seasonal products, and clean, wholesome food practices.

About Our Culinary Program

Our mission is to create flavorful dining experiences rooted in responsible sourcing, ingredient integrity, and care for our guests, community, and environment. Whenever readily available, we feature locally sourced produce and meats, seasonal ingredients at their peak, seafood selections informed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendations, cage‑free eggs and poultry items, rBGH‑free dairy, FAD‑free tuna, and products that support farm and animal welfare.

We avoid high‑fructose corn syrup and processed sugars whenever possible, limit preservatives and additives, prepare menu items with zero trans fat, and support responsible procurement practices, including a net‑zero deforestation commitment for coffee and tea products.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, cook, plate, and serve food items in accordance with recipes, presentation standards, and food quality expectations.
• Maintain compliance with food handling, food safety, and sanitation regulations; ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, knives, ovens, ranges, and other production tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas, equipment, storage areas, and service stations.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, dating, and rotating products according to established procedures.
• Communicate inventory needs, product levels, and quality concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Respond professionally to last‑minute operational needs, production changes, and guest requests.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team‑focused kitchen environment.
• Engage in constructive feedback practices that promote accountability, growth, and team excellence.
• Champion a culture of cleanliness by proactively performing deep cleaning, detailed spot cleaning, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in food service environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, healthcare, hospitality, or clubs.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, knife handling, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and verbal or written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while supporting a positive team culture.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, steam, sharp tools, and cleaning products.
• Ability to maintain focus, organization, and safe work practices during busy service periods.

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.