Cook - Rochelle Park

Pomptonian Food Service; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K

Holidays off

Weekends and summers off

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Service in Rochelle Park, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare consistently high-quality foods, follow recipes and Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines. You will contribute to customer satisfaction, keep production records and support your team in a fast-paced school cafeteria setting.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and efficient use of cafeteria equipment. Training and benefits are provided, with opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistently high-quality foods following recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain food production records.
• Ensure high standards of food sanitation and safety.
• Serve meals and contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Assist coworkers and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Training
• 401K
• Holidays off
• Weekends and summers off