Lead Cook, In-School (No Nights/Weekends) Newark,NJ

Red Rabbit • Newark, NJ

9d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The In-School Lead Cook is an integral part of a 3–5 person team responsible for preparing and cooking healthy, made-from-scratch meals for 750+ children in their school each day. This role requires strong culinary skills, the ability to manage high-volume meal production, and a commitment to maintaining Red Rabbit’s standards for quality and consistency. The position offers stable, daytime hours with weekends and holidays off.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced role in the service industry (i.e. restaurants), high volume kitchen production (i.e. commissary kitchen), or in a similar cafeteria role (i.e. schools/hospitals)
• Comfortable making 500+ meals consistently
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
• Must be familiar with using and maintaining industrial kitchen equipment
• Able to self motivate and to be organized
• Can function well within a team and work calmly and efficiently in a fast moving environment
• Have a great attitude who contributes to a positive working environment
• Share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire. (Reimbursement available)

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of an exceptional degree of consistency and quality of every batch prepared
• Able to work autonomously using a prep list
• Working with the Head Chef to understand how to prioritize the production of daily menu items
• Read menu production sheets to understand the type and quantity of food that will be prepared each day
• Portion and weigh food according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and NLSP guidelines.
• Assist with cooking, cooling, and plating food as needed and according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and NJ food safety guidelines
• Assist with packing and keeping counts as needed
• Ensure the kitchen is exceeding DOH standards at all times by cleaning work stations and cooking equipment

Benefits

• Generous PTO (most major holidays off)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Option
• Paid Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage

What This Job Offers

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