School Kitchen Cook & Menu Planner

nsfm; Atco (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Nutri-Serve in Atco, NJ is seeking a cook to manage meal production and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role requires teamwork, record-keeping, and dedication to serving students and staff in a school setting.

The cook will plan adult-line menus weekly, maintain records, and ensure compliance with background checks and Serve Safe requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the production of all meals and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Completes records, paperwork and other administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures positive relationships with all customers and internal staff.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

High energy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Minimal supervision

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Nutri-Serve in Atco, NJ is seeking a cook to manage meal production and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role requires teamwork, record-keeping, and dedication to serving students and staff in a school setting.

The cook will plan adult-line menus weekly, maintain records, and ensure compliance with background checks and Serve Safe requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.