School Cafeteria Cook & Menu Planner

nsfm; Beverly (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

nsfm in Beverly, NJ is seeking a cook to oversee meal production, maintain accurate records, and ensure cleanliness across prep, service and clean‑up. The cook plans the adult line menu weekly and keeps the kitchen organized.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year of food service experience, plus the ability to obtain Serve Safe Certification within a year. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year general food service experience.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in NJ schools.
• Serve Safe Certification or be able to complete within one year of assuming the COOK role.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of all meals and overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Completes records, paperwork and other administrative tasks accurately and timely.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers and internal staff.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

High energy

Positive attitude

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

nsfm in Beverly, NJ is seeking a cook to oversee meal production, maintain accurate records, and ensure cleanliness across prep, service and clean‑up. The cook plans the adult line menu weekly and keeps the kitchen organized.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year of food service experience, plus the ability to obtain Serve Safe Certification within a year. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.