Cook - Pascack Valley Regional

Pomptonian Food Service; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Lunch provided

Summers off

Uniform shirts provided

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Service in Montvale, New Jersey is seeking a part-time Cook for a school cafeteria role. You will follow recipes, prepare and serve food, and help maintain high food quality and customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes reliability, multi-tasking, and teamwork with a supportive kitchen staff. Responsibilities include recording production and sanitation practices, supporting coworkers in their professional growth, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting (25–50 pounds).
• Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system).
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to follow directions and work well with others.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and company guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food, maintain high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Keep food production records and assist coworkers’ professional growth.
• Maintain high standards of food sanitation and participate in training programs.
• Assist with putting away orders and distributing food in the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lifting 25-50 pounds

Multi-tasking

Team player

Reliable attendance

Follow recipes

Food safety awareness

Tools

Warmer

Fryer

Slicer

Grill

POS system

Job description

Cook - Pascack Valley RegionalDescriptionAs a Pomptonian Cook, your ability and skill will be called upon to prepare consistently high-quality foods. This is a school cafeteria Cook’s position. This position requires a lot of scratch cooking to make different pasta sauces and a variety of entrees. You need to be reliable and be able to multi-task as well as be a team player. Must be able to lift 50lbs to help with deliveries. Must be fingerprinted and have a background check before starting the position.Great job for a stay at home parent or anyone looking for a part-time job. You will be done by 1pm and have holidays off and summers off! Great kitchen and staff to be part of! Position starts end of August! Apply today!ResponsibilitiesYou will be required to follow recipes and follow the guidelines of the company. 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.QualificationsAbility 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 BenefitsPaid sick days Paid holidays Lunch provided Summers off Uniform shirts providedHiring organizationPomptonian Food ServiceEmployment TypePart-timeJob LocationMontvale, New JerseyWorking Hours8AM-1PMSalary$17.50-18.00 *Per hour*Date postedJuly 17, 2026