Preschool Cook - Meal Prep

smart start academy; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Paid vacation policy

Paid bonus days

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Smart Start Academy is seeking a cook to prepare meals for children in our school and ensure a clean, safe kitchen. The role may require stepping into the classroom to cover staff breaks and supervise children when needed.

Candidates should have basic cooking skills, experience in food service, and the ability to read recipes and follow menus. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must work 8:30am–6:30pm, Monday–Friday.
• Basic cooking skills and experience in food service.
• Able to read and follow recipes and a cycle menu.
• Able to relate well to parents, children and other staff members.
• Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English.
• Must possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Keeps the kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.
• Ensures health, safety and sanitation standards are met; follows standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for children in the school.
• Clean the kitchen area and assist in classroom if needed.
• Follow cycle menus and maintain kitchen hygiene and safety.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Food service experience

Volume meal preparation

Recipe literacy

English communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team orientation

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Company Overview

Smart Start Academy (S.S.A.) is offering an amazing opportunity to become a part of the family. Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual and social.

Job Summary

The cook position entails preparing the food for the children within the school. The cook will make and serve the food for the children, be responsible for cleaning the kitchen area and may be asked to step into the classroom to cover staff breaks and supervise the children if needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be able to work within the hours of 8:30am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
• Basic cooking skills plus experience in food service and volume meal preparation.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe and a cycle menu.
• Must be able to relate well to parents, children and other staff members.
• Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English.
• Must possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize
• Keeps the kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.
• Ensures that all state and local health department, licensing, safety and nutritional requirements are met; follows standards of personal hygiene, safety, and sanitation and ensures that other staff in the kitchen do the same
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time.
• Position requires fine motor repetitive motion.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, squat, twist, and turn.
• Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 21 days following the date of hire.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid vacation policy
• Paid bonus days
• Flexible Schedules
• 401k
• Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
• Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County

Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, colour, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human rights Act 1993.