Assistant Cook (24.5 hours/week)

Assistant Cook (24.5 hours/week) JobID: 3400

Position Type:

Support Staff/Assistant Cook-Part-Time

Date Posted:

5/15/2026

Location:

Alder Middle School

Date Available:

08/27/2026

Closing Date:

05/25/2026

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Job Title: Assistant Cook

Reports To: Director of Food Services

Job Purpose: Ensures that food is properly served and is appetizing in appearance and each student receives a nutritious meal.

Qualifications-Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years experience in the hospitality field

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to speak and understand English

Displays a positive, courteous attitude towards students

Exhibits a helpful, positive, and friendly attitude towards all associates

Is clean, well groomed, and wears proper attire at all times

Demonstrated excellent work ethic and attendance

Ability to pass the Criminal History Review

Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Ability to Pass Pre-employment Physical Exam

Qualifications-Desired:

Experience working in a school cafeteria

Knowledge of the healthy hunger free kids act (H.H.F.K.A.) requirements

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reports to the Head Cook

Assists in cost effective menu preparation by meeting the standards set down by the Head Cook

Performs all aspects of kitchen duties as directed by the Head Cook

Assists with the supervision of staff, planning, and organizing the kitchen

Maintains health and safety standards in accordance with the Atlantic County Department of Health

Working Conditions:

School Building

Kitchen

Lunchroom

Starting Salary $16.95/hr (base) + $1.50 hourly differential as per EHTEA Agreement

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to work in a fast paced environment

Able to lift 50 lbs

Able to work in a warm work area

Able to interact with middle school aged students

Able to perform duties of a cook

Direct Reports:

N/A

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer