Independent School Kitchen Manager & Cook

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Basking Ridge, NJ seeks a dependable Cook/ Food Service Manager to operate the school food program. The one-person kitchen will handle NSLP and NSBP with hours 6:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, summers off.

You will manage all aspects of a small school food service operation, ensuring meals meet USDA/NSLP requirements and delivering a welcoming meal experience for students aged 5–21.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience required. School food service experience a plus.
• Quantity food preparation experience preferred.
• SerSafe certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Basic computer/ POS skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch according to menus and NSLP/NSBP requirements.
• Prepare appropriate quantities and ensure meals are served on schedule.
• Maintain meal counts, production records, temperature logs, and other required paperwork.
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and supply inventory.
• Operate the meal service/POS system as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow all food-safety, HACCP, USDA, and New Jersey requirements.
• Communicate with school Administration and Management team.
• Provide a friendly, professional, and welcoming experience for students.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service experience

SerSafe certification

POS skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Basking Ridge, NJ seeks a dependable Cook/ Food Service Manager to operate the school food program. The one-person kitchen will handle NSLP and NSBP with hours 6:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, summers off.

You will manage all aspects of a small school food service operation, ensuring meals meet USDA/NSLP requirements and delivering a welcoming meal experience for students aged 5–21.