Head Cook /Manager Serv-Safe Certification Required

Food Service; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Disability Insurance

Pre-Tax Deduction Options

Job summary

Penns Grove - Carneys Point Regional SD Food Service in Penns Grove, NJ seeks an anticipated Head Cook/Manager who is Serv-Safe certified. The role reports to the Food Service Director and supports meal preparation, safety, and cleanliness in a school setting.

Salary falls under the negotiated contract with an hourly rate of 18.89. This is a part-time position with benefits options and pre-tax deductions.

Qualifications

• Anticipated Head Cook/Manager role.
• Must be Serv-Safe certified.
• Qualifications per negotiated contract.
• Reports to Food Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare daily school meals according to a planned menu and state/federal guidelines.
• Follow sanitation standards and proper food handling.
• Implement production techniques and cost containment while maintaining quality.
• Receive, store, handle, prepare and serve food per standards.
• Maintain production, inventory and recipe book standards.
• Inform Food Service Director/Manager of needed supplies.
• Check menus and defrost frozen foods as needed.
• Prepare food for special events.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to safety standards in storing and serving food.
• Assist in daily kitchen cleaning.
• Practice FIFO for food products.
• Check temperature, flavor and texture before serving.
• Follow instructions in portioning and serving meals.
• Prepare required quantities for each location.

Skills

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

ANTICIPATED: Head Cook /Manager Serv-Safe Certification Required

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905220

Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ANTICIPATED: Head Cook/ Manager

MUST BE SERV-SAFE CERTIFIED

QUALIFICATIONS: As per the negotiated contract

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

JOB GOALS: To serve and prepare the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency and cleanliness.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• 2.Prepare daily school meals according to a planned menu and to the standards set forth by the appropriate State/Federal agency and the District’s Food Service Director.
• 3.Practice procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• 4.Implement timesaving production techniques and cost containment measures, while maintaining quality products.
• 5.Assume responsibility for receiving, storing, handling, preparing and serving of food according to established standards.
• 6.Maintain required production, inventory and recipe book standards.
• 7. Informs Food Service Director and Manager of needed food products and supplies.
• 8.Checks menu ahead and takes out frozen foods to defrost in refrigeration. Too early preparation must be avoided. Care and careful planning should be taken to ensure preparation of sufficient amounts needed, but over production is wasteful.
• 9.Prepares food products for special affairs.
• 10.The use of equipment in a safe, proper and efficient way.
• 11.Follows standards of safety in storing and serving food.
• 12.Assists in daily cleaning of kitchen and work oven.
• 13.Practices first in/first out of food products.
• 14.Check temperature, flavor, and texture of food before serving.
• 15.Follows Food Service Director and/or Manager instruction in preparing, portioning and serving meals using proper food preparation techniques.
• 16.Prepare food in the correct amount as needed for school location and satellite food service.
• 17.Perform other duties as may be assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Penns Grove- Carneys Point Regional Teacher NegotiatedAgreement

HOURLYSALARY RANGE: $18.89 per hour

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED:Optional Disability Insurance (AFLAC, Prudential, and American General)

Pre-Tax Deduction Options

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.89 to $18.89 As per the negotiated contract

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required