What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Lead position at Cresthill Academy?
At Cresthill Academy, we are proud to serve exclusively organic meals, snacks and drinks produced daily by our culinary team in our newly created, state of the art kitchen in Hoboken which are distributed to our other Hoboken schools daily.
What you’ll do:
We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Team Member to help keep our operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity to work alongside an experienced culinary team and gain hands-on experience while contributing to a clean, efficient, and collaborative workspace.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen and/or have completed training from an accredited Culinary School.
- Must be reliable and timely
- Strong knife skills required
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and remain on your feet for the entire shift
- Must maintain a clean and organized work environment, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, doing dishes, and taking out trash
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Basic prep work (chopping, dicing, blending, etc.)
- Assisting with unpacking and storing grocery deliveries
- Supporting kitchen staff with daily tasks and food preparation
- Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are met at all times
Benefits:
-Company paid health insurance!
-Inclement weather & holiday pay for continuing staff!
- Opportunities for professional development and training!
- 401k program!
- Paid Time Off
- Many opportunities for growth within the company!
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Full-time
8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5 pm
Pay:
$19-$21/hour
Pay is based depending on experience
**Must pass a comprehensive childcare background check including fingerprint and criminal check**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have completed training from an accredited Culinary School?
Experience:
- High-Volume Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21