Meal Production Cook

Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!

As a Production Cook, you will produce meals of the highest quality for our various programs in accordance with recipes, production procedures and safety protocols.

What youll do in your role:

• Follow daily production sheet to prepare and cook a variety of meals according to prescribed recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure that all food is prepared safely and maintained at proper temperatures to prevent foodborne illness.
• Assist in the planning and development of meal menus that meet nutritional needs of diverse populations.
• Manage inventory of food supplies and ingredients, keeping track of food usage and restocking, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and volunteers to efficiently serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area, including food preparation and storage areas, in compliance with health regulations.
• Participate in training and development activities related to food safety and nutrition.

Why youll love working at CFBNJ:

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 88 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days.
• Financial Wellness: 401k with 4% company match after 1 year.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Programs.
• Recognition and Certifications: Learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly!

What youll need to be successful in this role:

• High School graduate or equivalent and food related training or experience in a production kitchen or high-volume kitchen or nine years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills.
• Ability to monitor 2-15 Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) students at any given time in a production kitchen environment.
• ServSafe certified, or equivalent, in safe food handling (or, willingness to work towards certification).
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance as a model for FSTA students and staff to follow.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills; high energy level; flexibility; discretion; ability to multitask and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack or willing to be certified.

The salary range for this position is $21.00-$25.09. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.