School Lunch Cook — Weekdays, Summers Off

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or holidays

Summers off

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Edison, NJ, is seeking an experienced Cook for our school food service team. You will prepare nutritious meals for students in a fast-paced environment, following NSLP guidelines and recipes.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday day shift with 6–8 hours per day, no weekends or holidays, and summers off. ServSafe certification is a plus, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a school or food service setting.
• K-12 school food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of NSLP guidelines and portion standards.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Ability to obtain required documentation and clearances to work in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals.
• Follow menus, recipes, portion sizes, and NSLP production standards.
• Ensure food is prepared, handled, and served safely.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times as directed by safety procedures.
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and rotating food and supplies.
• Serve meals to students in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and serving area.
• Collaborate with the food service team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Cooking experience

NSLP knowledge

ServSafe Certification

Food safety & sanitation

Fast-paced teamwork

Follow recipes/instructions

Documentation & clearances

Job description

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Edison, NJ, is seeking an experienced Cook for our school food service team. You will prepare nutritious meals for students in a fast-paced environment, following NSLP guidelines and recipes.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday day shift with 6–8 hours per day, no weekends or holidays, and summers off. ServSafe certification is a plus, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.