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Egg Harbor Township School DistrictPublic school district · Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey · 14 open roles

Assistant Cook (19.5 hours/week) – High School

Egg Harbor Township, NJPart-timeNon-instructionalFrom $16.95 / hrPosted Oct 16 · Closes Oct 30
From $16.95per hourAs listed by the district
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Closes
Oct 30, 2026
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Starts
Dec 1, 2026
Experience
Early Career

About this role

Job Title: Assistant Cook (19.5 hours/week) – High School
Reports To: Director of Food Services

Job Purpose: Ensures that food is properly served and is appetizing in appearance and that 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:
Experienceworking 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/Director of Food Services
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

19.5 Hours/Week

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