Cook - Rahway

Pomptonian Inc; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K

Holidays off

Weekends and summers off

Job summary

Pomptonian Inc is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality foods, follow standardized recipes, and adhere to Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines. You will serve customers, maintain production records, and help keep a clean, safe kitchen. Training participation and teamwork are emphasized.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, assisting co-workers, and contributing to a positive dining experience in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of food sanitation.
• Keep food production records.
• Participate in annual training programs.
• Assist co-workers and support a collaborative kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality foods following recipes.
• Serve customers and maintain food quality.
• Maintain food production records.
• Keep sanitation standards consistently high.
• Support colleagues' professional growth and training.

Skills

Stand long periods

Lifting 25-50 lb

Fast-paced environment

Follow recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Training participation

Tools

Warmer

Fryer

Slicer

Grill

POS system

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 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.

• 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