Kitchen staff/Cook

Meals On Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

403(B) plan

Job summary

Meals On Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA, seeks a reliable Kitchen Staff / Cook to join our team. You will prepare, cook, and assemble food items according to our recipes and quality standards.

This on-site role runs Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with no weekends, no holidays, and no late nights. Candidates should have prior fast-paced kitchen experience, basic knife skills, and the stamina to lift up to 40 pounds while ensuring cleanliness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of standard kitchen equipment.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food items (chopping, slicing, grilling, and baking).
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly store, label, and date food ingredients.
• Assist other team members during peak service hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Knife skills

Physical stamina

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Staff / Cook to join our team. You will prepare, cook, and assemble food items according to our recipes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food items (chopping, slicing, grilling, and baking).
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly store, label, and date food ingredients.
• Assist other team members during peak service hours.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of standard kitchen equipment.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: (depending on experience)
• Schedule: Monday- Friday 6:00am-12pm, no weekends, no holidays, no late nights.
• Benefits:PTO, paid holidays & 403(B) plan

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