Preschool Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Smart Start Academy; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Bonus days

Flexible schedule

401k

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Smart Start Academy in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a kitchen staff member to support our full-day program. You will prepare meals per cycle menus, read recipes, and keep the kitchen, appliances, cabinets and inventory organized and clean while coordinating with teachers and parents.

This role requires working 7am–7pm, strong English communication, and solid time management. We offer paid vacation, bonus days, flexible schedules, a 401k and competitive compensation with growth opportunities in

Qualifications

• Must be able to work within the hours of 7am - 7pm.
• 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.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and inventory.
• Assist with meal preparation and adherence to cycle menus.
• Interact professionally with parents, children, and staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food service experience

Meal preparation experience

Recipe following

Communication in English

Organization & time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Smart Start Academy in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a kitchen staff member to support our full-day program. You will prepare meals per cycle menus, read recipes, and keep the kitchen, appliances, cabinets and inventory organized and clean while coordinating with teachers and parents.

This role requires working 7am–7pm, strong English communication, and solid time management. We offer paid vacation, bonus days, flexible schedules, a 401k and competitive compensation with growth opportunities in