Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex

Egg-Harbor-Township-School-District; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Cook differential

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Schools is seeking a Head Cook for Davenport Complex (24.5 hours per week). The role reports to the Director of Dining Services and focuses on preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supervising cafeteria staff during service times.

The position requires a High School Diploma, two years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to follow both verbal and written directions. Crt/health checks and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and two years' relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Must perform basic arithmetic and operate kitchen equipment.
• Must pass health and safety requirements and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Directs associates in the cafeteria operation.
• Cook on-site following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate quantities and production records for meals.
• Order food and supplies and receive deliveries.
• Maintain refrigeration and temperature logs according to health dept.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met in the kitchen.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English language proficiency

Leadership abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Egg Harbor Township Schools

Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex JobID: 3506

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Head Cook
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  Davenport Complex
• Date Available:
  01/01/2027
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

Job Title: Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex

Reports To: Director of Dining Services

Job Purpose: To prepare food and assist with maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe cafeteria for students and workers.

Qualifications-Required:

• High School Diploma with two years' experience in a relevant position
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic
• Must be proficient with all equipment needed to perform assigned duties with in the food service program.
• Must maintain a pleasant disposition.
• Must have good leadership skills and abilities
• Must be familiar with all facets of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
• Must be able to stay in control and maintain the ability to make reasonable judgments in the event of a crisis situation.
• Must be able to keep confidentiality.
• Must be supportive of all management policies and procedures
• Displays a positive, courteous attitude towards all students
• Exhibits a helpful, positive, and friendly attitude towards all associates
• Is clean, well groomed, and wears the proper attire at all times as per district uniform policy
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to pass the Criminal History Review
• Ability to passPre-employment Physical Exam
• Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

• 2-3 years of experience as an Assistant Cook
• 2-3 years of experience working in a school environment

Knowledge of the federal, state, and county regulations regarding school meals

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Give direction to the associates in the school's cafeteria operation
• Prepare on-site cooking of food as needed according to established procedures
• Maintain accurate quantities of quality food items needed throughout the meal service
• Maintaining production records in their entirety for the breakfast and lunch periods
• Ordering of food and supplies needed for on-site production
• Accepting and checking in all supplies delivered to the cafeteria
• Preparation of inventory on designated due dates
• Reporting any maintenance problems in the kitchen to the food service director or dining service office personnel
• Reporting any emergency situations to the building administration and food service director
• Effectively communicating any issues related to the school's nutrition program to the food service director
• Maintain all refrigeration and ware washing equipment temperature logs
• Maintain all food temperature logs in accordance to the county department of health
• Maintains all health and safety standards in accordance with the Atlantic County Health Department
• Must be able to schedule and create healthy and enticing meals for students
• Must be proficient in reducing food waste and recommend ideas for cost management
• Perform any other duties or services as necessary to maintain an efficient food service operation

Working Conditions:

• School Building
• Cafeteria
• Lunchroom
• 10-Month
• Minimum Starting Salary $16.95/hr (base) + $3.00 Head Cook Differential

Physical Requirements: The physicalrequirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies
• Able to use arms to wipe down dining room tables
• Able to push a cart with boxes
• Able to lift 30 lbs
• Able to work in a fast pace environment

Direct Reports: N/A

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 7:21:20 AM CST.

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