Cook - Gould School

Pomptonian Food Service; North Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K

Holidays off

Weekends off

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Service is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality foods, follow established recipes, and manage food production with strong sanitation practices. You will wash dishes, serve customers, and help maintain records while ensuring customer satisfaction with the quality of meals.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced cafeteria environment, with ongoing training opportunities to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting (25-50 pounds).
• Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system).
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality foods following recipes.
• Responsible for food preparation and serving.
• Wash pots and pans and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with food quality.
• Keep accurate food production records and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Standing long periods

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Food handling

Equipment operation

Tools

POS system

Grill

Slicer

Fryer

Warmer

Job description

As a Pomptonian Cook, your ability and skill will be called upon to prepare consistently high-quality foods. You will be required to follow recipes and be responsible for food preparation, pot and pan washing, serving, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction with food and food quality, keeping food production records, and maintaining a high standard of food sanitation.

Take part in annual continuing education/training program.

• 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.

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