Cook/ Chef Position for School Food Service

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Egg Harbor City, NJ is seeking an Elementary School Cook to join our school nutrition team.

This day-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 7 am to 2 pm with summers off and a 10-month calendar, focusing on healthy meals for students and a supportive school community. You will prepare, serve, and deliver meals to classrooms, maintain records, and work with the POS system, inventory, and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, school, healthcare or other commercial kitchen preferred.
• Experience with inventory and recordkeeping is a plus.
• POS system experience preferred, or the ability to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift kitchen supplies, and perform the physical duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch for elementary school students.
• Deliver breakfast and lunch to Pre-K classrooms.
• Serve meals in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Complete daily production records accurately.
• Count and monitor food and supply inventory.
• Operate a Point of Sale (POS) system or learn to use one.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Wash dishes and assist with daily kitchen cleaning.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the school nutrition team to ensure excellent meal service.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

POS experience

Time management

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cook needed for school food service in the Egg Harbor City, NJ area. Monday through Friday, day shift, 7 am to 2 pm. No weekends or holidays, summers off! We follow a 10-month school calendar.

Looking for a rewarding career with family - friendly schedule. Join our school nutrition team as an Elementary School Cook and help provide healthy, delicious meals to our students every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, working with children, and being part of a supportive school community.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch for elementary school students.
• Deliver breakfast and lunch to Pre-K classrooms.
• Serve meals in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Complete daily production records accurately.
• Count and monitor food and supply inventory.
• Operate a Point of Sale (POS) system or learn to use one.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Wash dishes and assist with daily kitchen cleaning.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the school nutrition team to ensure excellent meal service.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, school, healthcare or other commercial kitchen preferred.
• Experience with inventory and recordkeeping is a plus.
• POS system experience preferred, or the ability to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift kitchen supplies, and perform the physical duties of the position.