Job Description

Job Title: School Cook
Job Location: Livingston, NJ
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• 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.

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