Cook needed for School Food Service

Maschio's Food Service; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Cook to join our school food service program. The role emphasizes cooking, food quality, and presentation in a fast-paced setting serving students.

You will prepare hot and cold meals, follow NSLP guidelines, ensure proper portions and timely service, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. PPE use and stock management are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow NSLP guidelines and meal preparation standards.
• Ensure proper food portions, quality, and timely meal service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Properly use required PPE.
• Receive, stock, and organize food and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with meal service and serving students.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Perform additional food service duties as needed to support daily operations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Cook to join our school food service program. The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience, take pride in food quality and presentation, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment serving students.

• Monday–Friday
• Day shift
• No weekends or holidays
• Summers off!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and meal preparation standards.
• Ensure proper food portions, quality, and timely meal service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Receive, stock, and organize food and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with meal service and serving students.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Perform additional food service duties as needed to support daily operations.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience required.
• K-12 school food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe® Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with a positive attitude

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.