Lead Cook

The Nutrition Group; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is seeking a dedicated school cafeteria worker to join a local district kitchen. You will assist with cooking, food preparation, portioning, and serving in a school setting, adhering to USDA and state guidelines.

This role emphasizes sanitation, HACCP compliance, and ongoing training, with responsibilities that include monitoring costs and inventory controls and maintaining a positive, reliable work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain clearances and pass criminal background checks.
• Positive and consistent work ethic.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the position.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and food preparation.
• Portioning and serving.
• Sanitation in conjunction with USDA and state guidelines.
• HAACP and health department regulation compliance.
• Assisting to monitor costs and inventory controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Food service experience

Job description

Who is TNG?

We are a food service management company that believes that each person on our team makes a difference. We proudly serve our clients delicious and healthy meals throughout the year. Founded in 1975, we have grown and now operate in 7 states. Each day we strive to be recognized as the leader in the management industry through developing, maintaining, and growing long term relationships with our clients, customers, and team members.

About the Job:

This position will be working in a local school kitchen/cafeteria.

Duties may include:

• Cooking and food preparation
• Portioning and serving
• Sanitation in conjunction with USDA and state guidelines
• HAACP and health department regulation compliance
• Assisting to monitor costs and inventory controls

Qualifications:

• The ability to obtain clearances and pass criminal background checks
• A positive and consistent work ethic
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• A willingness to learn and grow within your position
• Food service experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements May Include:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Sitting, pushing, pulling
• Lifting up to and in excess of 40lbs
• Walking

The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants. Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.