School Kitchen Cook — Training, PTO, Free Meals

Pomptonian Food Services; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Paid time off

free in-house meals

uniforms provided

no holidays or weekends

great work environment

Job summary

Pomptonian Food Services is seeking a Cook for Ramapo Ridge Middle School to prepare high-quality meals and follow Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines. You will handle food prep, service, and sanitation while keeping records and supporting colleagues in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The role requires standing, lifting, and operating cafeteria equipment, with opportunities for annual training and professional growth in a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting (25-50 pounds).
• Ability to use general cafeteria equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, POS system, etc.).
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately.
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned.
• Ability to complete all applicable training programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Meet all training requirement under Professional Standards.
• Ability to put away orders and distribution of food items throughout the kitchen as needed.
• Comprehensive understanding of food and kitchen safety in accordance with food handlers guidelines.

Responsibilities

• You will be required to follow recipes and follow the guidelines of the Bureau of Child Nutrition.
• You will be responsible for food preparation, serving, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction with food and food quality, keeping food production records, helping your co-workers grow professionally, and maintaining a high standard of food sanitation.
• Take part in annual continuing education/training program.

Skills

Food prep

Equipment operation

Time management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Policy adherence

Adaptability

Training compliance

Food safety

Job description

Pomptonian Food Services is seeking a Cook for Ramapo Ridge Middle School to prepare high-quality meals and follow Bureau of Child Nutrition guidelines. You will handle food prep, service, and sanitation while keeping records and supporting colleagues in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The role requires standing, lifting, and operating cafeteria equipment, with opportunities for annual training and professional growth in a positive school environment.