Cook

The Peddie School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in Hightstown, NJ. Peddie is committed to the intellectual, social and moral growth of each of its students.

The Peddie School is seeking a full-time Cook to join the Peddie Food Services Team.

This position reports to the Executive Chef and the selected candidate must have the ability to self-motivate and manage time effectively.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must utilize good knife skills and have working knowledge of kitchen equipment such as slicers, grills, mixers, steamers, and ovens.
• Responsible for preparing and cooking foods according to production levels and pre-approved recipes.
• Responsible for reviewing menus and ensuring availability of stock through communication to Executive Chef.
• Must keep work areas clean and sanitized.
• Must be able to maintain and execute production performance in the absence of management.
• Must have knowledge and ability to cover any kitchen position and fill in when needed.
• Report on wasted products to Executive Chef.
• Responsible for rotation of product using FIFO.
• Responsible for food production control, working within budgetary restrictions.
• Stores and/or utilizes excess food products in a timely fashion to avoid waste.
• Complete any assigned task given by Management Team
• Communicate with the line servers and check the food on the lines

Work Schedule:

• Twelve (12) month position.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Food Service staff are considered essential personnel and must be available during emergencies.

• Must be able to lift between 20-30 pounds without handles.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing approximately 10-50 pounds with assistance and reach overhead to retrieve an object weighing as much as 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend as much as 20 times per day.
• Must be able to stand or walk continuously throughout the day on a tiles floor in the bar area in a warm and cold environment.
• Must have the ability to clearly give and understand directions.
• Must be able to see clearly up close & distance either with or without correction.
• Must be able to withstand environmental conditions such as extremes in temperature (i.e. warm kitchen areas to cool or freezing areas) and exposure to chemicals (i.e., cleaning solvents).
• Must possess good social skills with the ability to interact with all clientele in a professional manner.
• Must report to work in and maintain a clean uniform and hair wear.
• Must keep a professional appearance throughout shift.
• Please refer to safety and sanitation manual for personal hygiene guidelines.

Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 1-year related experience.
Must have knife skills and knowledge of food service equipment.