Cook - Hunterdon Central High School

Pomptonian Food Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

free meals

uniforms provided

no weekends

great work environment

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Services is hiring a Cook at Hunterdon Central High School to prepare high-quality meals according to standard recipes and school nutrition guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, serving meals, maintaining records, and participating in ongoing training to ensure consistent quality and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and guidelines for school nutrition programs.
• Prepare and serve food while maintaining high quality and sanitation.
• Participate in annual training programs and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines.
• Prepare food, serve, maintain customer satisfaction with quality.
• Keep production records and assist coworkers in development.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

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

Position title

Cook - Hunterdon Central High School

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

• Paid time off
• free meals
• uniforms provided
• no weekends
• great work environment