Lead Cook-- Private School

Carvalho de Freitas e Ferreira Advogados Associados; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401K Plan with Company Match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Brock & Company is seeking a Lead Cook for a private-school dining program in Newark, NJ. This full-time role pays $24–$26 per hour and offers comprehensive benefits as part of a dependable schedule and quality work environment.

The Lead Cook will oversee food preparation, station setup, and ensure food safety while delivering high-quality meals. Experience in institutional cooking and teamwork is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret recipes and production orders.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and personal hygiene standards.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift about 35 lbs.
• Comply with COVID-19 workplace safety protocols.
• Positive, proactive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce, prepare and cook foods including soups, sauces, salads, entrees and catering.
• Set up stations and equipment prior to service.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per supervisor instructions and health regulations.
• Provide courteous customer service at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Open availability

Job description

Description: Lead Cook-- Private School Full Time Position Benefits Eligible Pay Rate: $24-$26 an hour

Bring your culinary talent and leadership to a dynamic private-school dining program where great food, creativity, and community come together. As Lead Cook, you’ll help bring fresh, high-quality meals to life each day while supporting a positive, organized kitchen environment. Join Brock & Company and enjoy meaningful work, a dependable schedule, competitive pay, and benefits that support you beyond the kitchen.

Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent schools and corporations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We aim to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence.

As a member of the Brock team, you will experience a work schedule that allows for a quality of life. Our food programs are dynamic, the menus cutting edge and creative. We welcome your input to implement, solve problems, and help drive these programs to success. You can influence the outcome, and we will give you the tools to be successful. Our programs have made significant improvements in the daily work lives of our customers and clients by providing healthy, nutritious menus at all meals.

Responsibilities

• The production, preparation and cooking of foods to include soups, sauces, salads, entrees, catering and all other items determined by the Chef Manager.
• Station set - up prior to service with appropriate equipment and food to be determined by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area via supervisor instruction and applicable health, safety and food handling regulations.
• Provide customer service in a courteous manner at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Comprehension of both verbal and written food recipes, production orders, cooking instructions and techniques in to preparation of daily menus.
• Follow all outlined health and safety regulations with regard to equipment use and personal hygiene.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Have the ability to move objects approximately 35 lbs. to waist height.
• Adhere to client and company protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards.
• Positive “can-do” attitude
• Receive, unpack, unwrap, date, rotate and stow deliveries.
• This position may be called upon to perform other jobs as determined by the supervisor.

Benefits Available For Full-Time Employees

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Life & AD & D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V // Uniforms and Meals Provided

PM21

Requirements

• Open availability