Job Description

Job Tittle: School Cook
Location:Livingston, NJ, 07039

• Lucrative pay!
• Long term contract!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance!
• Principal is well respected and liked!

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to established menus and student-specific dietary plans.
• Accommodate food allergies, intolerances, medical diets, religious restrictions, and other specialized dietary needs.
• Prepare texture-modified meals, including soft, minced, pureed, or thickened items, based on written feeding guidelines.
• Prevent cross-contact and cross-contamination when preparing allergen-sensitive meals.
• Measure ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain appropriate portion sizes.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, food-preparation areas, and serving areas.
• Maintain inventory and notify the appropriate staff when food or supplies need to be reordered.
• Collaborate with school nurses, classroom staff, therapists, and administrators regarding students' dietary and feeding requirements.
• Report any concerns involving meal preparation, food safety, allergies, or feeding instructions immediately.

• Previous cooking or food-service experience in a special needs school, assisted living facility, nursing home, healthcare facility, daycare, or similar setting.
• Experience preparing meals for individuals with dietary restrictions, food allergies, swallowing difficulties, or specialized feeding needs.
• Understanding of texture-modified foods, portion control, allergen awareness, and cross-contact prevention.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, storage, and temperature-control practices.
• Ability to follow written menus, recipes, dietary plans, and feeding instructions carefully.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred or required within a specified period after hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry kitchen supplies and equipment.

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