Cook - Conover Elementary

Pomptonian Food Services; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K

Holidays off

Weekends and summers off

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Services in Colts Neck, NJ, seeks a Cook for Conover Elementary to prepare high-quality foods and follow approved recipes. You will work in a school cafeteria, serving meals, keeping records, and maintaining food safety standards, while collaborating with colleagues and participating in training programs.

This full-time role requires reliability and the ability to handle busy service periods and evolving school-day tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Lift 25-50 pounds.
• Operate cafeteria equipment (warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS).
• Prompt, reliable, and able to take direction.
• Ability to work with others and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and apply food safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all required training programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food, maintain high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Keep production records and assist coworkers’ development.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Participate in annual continuing education/training programs.

Skills

Stamina

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Food safety

Policy compliance

Tools

POS system

Kitchen equipment (warmer, fryer, slicer, grill)

Job description

Description

As a Pomptonian Cook, your ability and skill will be called upon to prepare consistently high-quality foods.

Position title

Cook - Conover Elementary

Description

As a Pomptonian Cook, your ability and skill will be called upon to prepare consistently high-quality foods.

Responsibilities

You will be required to follow recipes and follow the guidelines of the Bureau of Child Nutrition. You will be responsible for food preparation, serving, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction with food and food quality, keeping food production records, helping your co-workers grow professionally, and maintaining a high standard of food sanitation. Take part in annual continuing education/training program.

Qualifications

Ability to stand for long periods of time. Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting (25-50 pounds). Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system, etc.). Ability to come to work promptly and regularly. Ability to take direction and work well with others. Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately. Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures. Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned. Ability to complete all applicable training programs. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Meet all training requirement under Professional Standards. Ability to put away orders and distribution of food items throughout the kitchen as needed. Comprehensive understanding of food and kitchen safety in accordance with food handlers guidelines.

Job Benefits

• Training
• 401K
• Holidays off
• Weekends and summers off