Cook - full time

Gemma Services; Plymouth Township (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemma Services in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking a Food Service Cook for its school nutrition program. You will prepare and cook meals for large quantities while upholding strict food safety standards and USDA meal patterns.

The role requires experience in high-volume institutional food service, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a high school diploma with ServSafe or Food Handler certification. Shifts are Monday–Friday, with 6:30 am–3:00 pm or 9:30 am–6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler Certification or ServSafe.
• 2+ years in high-volume institutional food service.
• Knowledge of USDA meal patterns and reimbursable meals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for the school nutrition program.
• Maintains strict food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supports batch production and large-quantity meal service.

Skills

High-volume cooking

USDA standards

Batch preparation

Food safety

Food allergies

Menu development

Production documentation

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Gemma Services, located on a picturesque 36-acre campusin Plymouth Meeting, promotes safety and nonviolencewhilecultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives tocreate a community that promotes recovery from traumafor the children and families that we serve.

The Food Service Cook prepares and cooks food for the school nutrition program, serving large quantities of meals daily while maintaining strict food safety, sanitation, and USDA meal pattern standards. This position requires experience in high-volume food preparation, knowledge of institutional food service operations, and a commitment to serving nutritious meals to students.

Must have valid drivers license

Hours: Monday through Friday. Shift varies between 6:30am to 3:00pm or 9:30am to 6:00pm

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; specialized training related to food preparation. Current Food Handler Certification, ServSafe Certification, or equivalent food safety certification from an accredited provider

Skill(s): Experience in school nutrition or institutional food service. Knowledge of USDA meal pattern standards and reimbursable meal requirements. Experience with large-quantity cooking and batch preparation. Knowledge of food allergies and safe food handling practices. Experience with point-of-service meal tracking and production documentation. Experience developing or modifying menus for high-volume production. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly

Experience: Minimum 2 years of documented food preparation experience in a high-volume operation(institutional cafeteria, school kitchen, hospital, military facility, hotel/restaurant kitchen, or similar environment)

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