Food Service Worker

LADACIN Network; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Low-cost health benefits

Paid time off

Sign-On bonus

Onsite childcare

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LADACIN Network in Lakewood, NJ is hiring a Full-Time Food Service Worker/Cook to support daily meal preparation and service in a compassionate, mission-driven environment. This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a current ServSafe Certification, with previous kitchen experience preferred.

You will maintain inventory, follow health and safety standards, and contribute to a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for daily meal service.
• Assemble, label, and distribute lunch trays.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with general kitchen duties and cleanup.
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Food Service Worker/Cook (Full-Time) – Great Benefits, Rewarding Career

LADACIN Network (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit agency that has been serving individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for more than 75 years. Our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex disabilities or delays.

About LADACIN Network

LADACIN Network (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit agency that has been serving individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for more than 75 years. Our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex disabilities or delays.

Food Service Worker/Cook (Full-Time) – Great Benefits, Rewarding Career

LADACIN Network (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit agency that has been serving individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for more than 75 years. Our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex disabilities or delays.

At LADACIN, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve and their families through compassionate care and professional excellence.

Answering Needs. Advancing Potential.

Position Summary

LADACIN Network is seeking a dependable and motivated Full-Time Food Service Worker/Cook to join our team in Lakewood, NJ. This position is responsible for assisting with meal preparation and service, maintaining kitchen inventory, and ensuring food is prepared and served in accordance with health and safety standards.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for daily meal service
• Assemble, label, and distribute lunch trays
• Maintain kitchen inventory and supplies
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Assist with general kitchen duties and cleanup
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current ServSafe Certification required
• Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Location

This position is based in Lakewood, NJ, one of LADACIN Network's locations serving individuals throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Low-cost health benefits.
• Generous paid time off
• Meaningful mission-driven work
• Opportunities for leadership and growth
• Supportive team environment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teams
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite childcare (Monmouth County)
• Discount programs

Additional Information

• $1000 Sign-On Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

$16.50 - $17.50 per hour