Lead Cook - Flexible Part-time School Cafeteria

Sodexo

Freehold (NJ)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Part time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule
Training and development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Site-specific benefits (free shift/mea

Job summary

The Lead Cook role at Sodexo in Freehold Township, NJ is a part-time position within the school district's dining program. You will prepare nutritious dishes, ensure food safety, and deliver warm customer service across breakfast and lunch periods.

We seek a reliable, team-oriented cook with 3–4 years of related experience. Weekday shifts include morning and afternoon/evening hours; Sodexo offers flexible benefits and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

  • Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
  • Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
  • May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
  • May support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Skills

Teamwork
Adaptable
Reliable
Customer service

Job description

The Lead Cook role at Sodexo in Freehold Township, NJ is a part-time position within the school district's dining program. You will prepare nutritious dishes, ensure food safety, and deliver warm customer service across breakfast and lunch periods.

We seek a reliable, team-oriented cook with 3–4 years of related experience. Weekday shifts include morning and afternoon/evening hours; Sodexo offers flexible benefits and opportunities for training and advancement.

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