School Kitchen Cook - Mon-Fri, 36h/wk (NJ)

Bancroft; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancroft in Mountainside, NJ is seeking a Cook to support the Lead Cook in preparing and serving meals for students and others served, ensuring quality, nutrition, health and safety standards.

The role involves following menus, preparing salads, sandwiches, soups, starches, and fruits; maintaining a clean, safe kitchen; coordinating with the Food Services team and participating in catered events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in food preparation and serving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving, arranges serving trays, and replenishes serving lines as necessary.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements and supplies.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen areas and equipment.
• Stores food and leftovers according to storage and refrigeration rules.
• Participates in special catered events sponsored by Bancroft.

Skills

Food preparation

Food serving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bancroft in Mountainside, NJ is seeking a Cook to support the Lead Cook in preparing and serving meals for students and others served, ensuring quality, nutrition, health and safety standards.

The role involves following menus, preparing salads, sandwiches, soups, starches, and fruits; maintaining a clean, safe kitchen; coordinating with the Food Services team and participating in catered events as needed.