Part-Time School Cook: Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Sodexo; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including PTO, health

403b/retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Shift meals (location-specific)

Job summary

Sodexo in Township of Ocean School District is hiring a part-time Cook I. You will prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation and safety.

In a fast-paced kitchen, you’ll maintain a clean workstation, support kitchen teamwork, and ensure food is prepared safely and efficiently. You’ll work weekdays with flexible shifts and have opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards to ensure high-quality food service.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time during shifts.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe reading

Food safety knowledge

Following written instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in Township of Ocean School District is hiring a part-time Cook I. You will prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation and safety.

In a fast-paced kitchen, you’ll maintain a clean workstation, support kitchen teamwork, and ensure food is prepared safely and efficiently. You’ll work weekdays with flexible shifts and have opportunities for training and advancement.