Food Service Cook

Marple Newtown School District; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Marple Newtown School District is seeking a part-time Food Service Cook to assist in the production, setup and serving of meals for staff and activities, following safety and sanitation regulations. This is a part‑time position and does not include benefits.

You will prepare nutritious meals for students and staff, operate basic kitchen equipment, monitor food quality and temperatures, and maintain clean, organized work areas in a fast-paced school kitchen.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in large quantity food handling, preparation and cooking.
• Ability to read, to write, and to comprehend simple instructions.
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn “Point of Sale” system required.
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are essential.
• High School diploma with training in culinary arts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares equipment in accordance with established production menus.
• Sets up and prepares food products in accordance with established menu.
• Cooks/prepares menu items as required.
• Ensures high standard of service and food quality: serve students/staff appetizing food in adequate portions.
• Monitors all hot foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance; tests new recipes.
• Maintains and reports daily production records.

Skills

Food handling

Reading & writing

POS system

Customer service

Basic math

Dependability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary arts training a plus

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time).

Food Service Cook

Job Description

Date of Posting: July 11, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for FOOD SERVICECOOK to assist in the production, set up and serving of meals for staff and activities in accordance with established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures. This is a part‑time position and does not include benefits.

Primary Function: To prepare attractive, nutritious meals for students, staff, and activities in accordance with established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in large quantity food handling, preparation and cooking.
• Ability to read, to write, and to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn “Point of Sale” system required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to resolve routine problems.
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are essential.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Familiarity of National School Lunch Program desirable.
• High School diploma with training in culinary arts a plus.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares equipment in accordance with established production menus.
• Sets up and prepares food products in accordance with established menu.
• Cooks/prepares menu items as required.
• Ensures high standard of service and food quality: serve students/staff appetizing food in adequate portions.
• Monitors all hot foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance; tests new recipes.
• Review and interpret recipes and measurement conversions.
• Stock serving lines as needed.
• Properly packages and stores unused and avoids excess food items.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restores work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains and reports daily production records.
• Monitors and records freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
• Ensures storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are secure and locked at end of shift.
• Wears and maintains clean and sanitary clothing and footwear.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for cooking and foods.

Other Job Duties

• Assist on the serving line as needed.
• May use computers, cash registers and other electronic equipment used in the food service operation for food preparation, serving and storage.
• Perform other less‑essential duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and experience working in food preparation.
• Must possess the temperament to work with students, adults, and co‑workers exhibiting a wide range of emotions.
• Must have the physical ability to perform the essential duties.
• Employee works primarily indoors in a climate‑controlled sanitary environment that can range from extreme heat from ovens, fryers and other heating equipment to extreme cold from freezers and other cooling equipment.
• Handles extremely hot and cold items as well as sharp instruments.
• Operates food and beverage preparation and dispensing equipment and utensils.
• Frequent standing, and walking, with occasional sitting.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs with occasional pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, using stairs, bending, reaching and twisting.

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4380.