Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex

Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport Complex JobID: 3506 Position Type: Support Staff/Head CookDate Posted: 10/16/2026Location: Davenport ComplexDate Available: 01/01/2027 Closing Date: 10/30/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideJob Title: Head Cook (24.5 hours/week) - Davenport ComplexReports To: Director of Dining ServicesJob Purpose: To prepare food and assist with maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe cafeteria for students and workers.Qualifications-Required:High School Diploma with two years' experience in a relevant positionExcellent Communication SkillsMust be able to follow verbal and written directionsMust be able to perform basic arithmeticMust be proficient with all equipment needed to perform assigned duties with in the food service program.Must maintain a pleasant disposition.Must have good leadership skills and abilitiesMust be familiar with all facets of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010Must be able to stay in control and maintain the ability to make reasonable judgments in the event of a crisis situation.Must be able to keep confidentiality.Must be supportive of all management policies and proceduresDisplays a positive, courteous attitude towards all studentsExhibits a helpful, positive, and friendly attitude towards all associatesIs clean, well groomed, and wears the proper attire at all times as per district uniform policyAbility to speak and understand EnglishAbility to pass the Criminal History ReviewAbility to pass Pre-employment Physical ExamAbility to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse DisclosureQualifications-Desired:2-3 years of experience as an Assistant Cook2-3 years of experience working in a school environmentKnowledge of the federal, state, and county regulations regarding school mealsDuties/Responsibilities:Give direction to the associates in the school's cafeteria operationPrepare on-site cooking of food as needed according to established proceduresMaintain accurate quantities of quality food items needed throughout the meal serviceMaintaining production records in their entirety for the breakfast and lunch periodsOrdering of food and supplies needed for on-site productionAccepting and checking in all supplies delivered to the cafeteriaPreparation of inventory on designated due datesReporting any maintenance problems in the kitchen to the food service director or dining service office personnelReporting any emergency situations to the building administration and food service directorEffectively communicating any issues related to the school's nutrition program to the food service directorMaintain all refrigeration and ware washing equipment temperature logsMaintain all food temperature logs in accordance to the county department of healthMaintains all health and safety standards in accordance with the Atlantic County Health DepartmentMust be able to schedule and create healthy and enticing meals for studentsMust be proficient in reducing food waste and recommend ideas for cost managementPerform any other duties or services as necessary to maintain an efficient food service operationWorking Conditions:School BuildingCafeteriaLunchroom10-MonthMinimum Starting Salary $16.95/hr (base) + $3.00 Head Cook DifferentialPhysical Requirements:(The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Able to stand for long periods of timeAble to bend at the waist to pick up suppliesAble to use arms to wipe down dining room tablesAble to push a cart with boxesAble to lift 30 lbsAble to work in a fast pace environmentDirect Reports:N/AApplication Procedure:Apply OnlineSelection Procedure:InterviewEgg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer