School Cafeteria Cook - Training, 401K, Summers Off

Pomptonian Food Services; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K

Holidays off

Weekends and summers off

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Services in Colts Neck, NJ, seeks a Cook for Conover Elementary to prepare high-quality foods and follow approved recipes. You will work in a school cafeteria, serving meals, keeping records, and maintaining food safety standards, while collaborating with colleagues and participating in training programs.

This full-time role requires reliability and the ability to handle busy service periods and evolving school-day tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Lift 25-50 pounds.
• Operate cafeteria equipment (warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS).
• Prompt, reliable, and able to take direction.
• Ability to work with others and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and apply food safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all required training programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food, maintain high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Keep production records and assist coworkers’ development.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Participate in annual continuing education/training programs.

Skills

Stamina

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Food safety

Policy compliance

Tools

POS system

Kitchen equipment (warmer, fryer, slicer, grill)

Job description

Pomptonian Food Services in Colts Neck, NJ, seeks a Cook for Conover Elementary to prepare high-quality foods and follow approved recipes. You will work in a school cafeteria, serving meals, keeping records, and maintaining food safety standards, while collaborating with colleagues and participating in training programs.

This full-time role requires reliability and the ability to handle busy service periods and evolving school-day tasks.