School Kitchen Cook: Fast-Paced, Detail‑Driven Team Player

Personal Touch Food Service; Buffalo (AL); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Food Service in Buffalo Seminary is seeking a Cook to join our school dining team. You will prepare a variety of meals meeting our standards, follow recipes, and work to maintain pace and quality in a busy cafeteria.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma and prior cooking in school or commercial kitchens, are reliable and punctual, and able to stand long shifts while lifting up to 40 lbs. Evening/weekend availability is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior cooking experience in a school, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, food safety procedures, and production schedules.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, loud, and sometimes stressful school cafeteria environment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Excellent time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to established recipes and quality standards
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner to meet service schedules
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and cooking areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Skills

Cooking experience

Reliability

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Personal Touch Food Service in Buffalo Seminary is seeking a Cook to join our school dining team. You will prepare a variety of meals meeting our standards, follow recipes, and work to maintain pace and quality in a busy cafeteria.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma and prior cooking in school or commercial kitchens, are reliable and punctual, and able to stand long shifts while lifting up to 40 lbs. Evening/weekend availability is helpful.