Cook needed for School Food Service

Maschio's Food Service; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals to students in a school district. The position features a Monday–Friday day shift with no weekends or holidays and summers off.

Responsibilities include following established menus, NSLP guidelines, food safety practices, proper temperatures, and cooperative teamwork to ensure smooth daily operations in a clean, organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or food service experience required.
• K-12 school food service experience is a plus.
• ServSafe® certification preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established menus.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and meal requirements.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and serving meals to students.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe food storage practices.
• Stock food, supplies, and serving areas.
• Assist with daily kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and general maintenance.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Work cooperatively with fellow food service team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Cook to help prepare and serve nutritious, delicious meals to students in our school district.

Work Schedule

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

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and meal requirements.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and serving meals to students.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe food storage practices.
• Stock food, supplies, and serving areas.
• Assist with daily kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and general maintenance.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Work cooperatively with fellow food service team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience required.
• K-12 school food service experience is a plus!
• ServSafe® certification preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established menus.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.