Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex

Egg Harbor Township Schools; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is seeking a Head Cook for Davenport Complex. This 24.5 hours/week position reports to the Director of Dining Services and ensures safe, nutritious meals for students and staff.

Qualifications include a HS diploma with 2 years’ related experience, strong communication, leadership, and the ability to follow directions. Health and safety standards must be maintained in the cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma with two years' experience in a relevant position.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Must perform basic arithmetic and operate cafeteria equipment.
• Must pass Criminal History Review and pre-employment checks.
• Demonstrates leadership, confidentiality and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to cafeteria associates during meal service.
• Prepare and cook on-site according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate food quantities and production records for meals.
• Order and check supplies; manage inventory and storage.
• Communicate issues to the food service director and buildings admin.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Basic arithmetic

Leadership

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma with 2+ yrs experience

Job description

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 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 pass Pre-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

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

• 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

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