Cook / Manager Needed for School Food Service

Maschio • Highlands, NJ

21d

About The Position

A food service management company is seeking a dependable, organized, and self-motivated Cook/Food Service Manager to operate a school food service program. This is a one-person kitchen responsible for the daily operation of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) at one school. The role involves working independently and managing the full operation of a small school food service program while providing students with a positive, respectful, and welcoming meal experience.

Requirements

• Previous cooking or food-service experience is required.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time.
• Able to plan and multitask.
• Calm, flexible, and able to solve problems.
• Friendly, patient, and comfortable working with students.
• Basic computer/POS skills.

Nice To Haves

• School food service experience is a plus.
• Quantity food preparation experience is preferred.
• ServSafe® certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch according to menus, recipes, and USDA/NSLP requirements.
• Prepare appropriate quantities of food and ensure meals are served on schedule.
• Maintain meal counts, production records, temperature logs, and other required paperwork.
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and supply inventory.
• Operate the meal service/POS system as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow food-safety, HACCP, USDA, and New Jersey requirements.
• Communicate with school administration and the management team.
• Provide students with a friendly, professional, and welcoming experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed