Cook - Nyack School Nutrition
About The Position
The Cook prepares meals for a school nutrition program, following school menus and recipes while meeting food safety, portioning, presentation, and nutritional standards. The role works with the food service team to meet meal-service deadlines, support students’ dietary needs and food allergy safety procedures, and maintain a clean, organized, welcoming kitchen and serving station. The position is full-time and non-exempt, based primarily at a school site and aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other district school locations may be needed for substitute coverage or operational support. The position operates in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. It requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking and handling food and equipment, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures and regular movement near ovens, freezers, and storerooms. Pay is $21 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience required.
- ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within a defined timeframe after hire; local food safety certification is required where applicable.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures, cooking techniques, batch cooking, and recipe execution.
- English speaking and reading ability sufficient to understand and perform assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, dependability, and a positive, professional image.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Genuine interest in school nutrition and student health.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, hear, handle food, tools, and equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to work in exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and near ovens, freezers, and storerooms.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food service experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques; training is available for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare a variety of meals according to school menus and recipes.
- Ensure food is safely cooked and presented with care, meeting portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen and serving station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and fellow food service workers to serve meals in a timely and friendly manner.
- Support students’ special dietary needs and follow food allergy safety procedures.
- Follow HACCP, ServSafe, food safety, sanitation, and company standards; complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines.
- Maintain attention to portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, signage, and documentation.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
- Work occasional extended hours for special events or operational needs.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for growth
- Steady hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
