Assistant Cook (19.5 hours/week) – High School

- Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant Cook-Part-Time - Date Posted:
10/16/2026 - Location:
High School - Date Available:
12/01/2026 - Closing Date:
10/30/2026
| Assistant Cook (19.5 hours/week) – High School | JobID: 3505 |
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