Food Service Manager/Cook - Intermediate

Date:               June 15, 2026                                                                         

From:             Office of the Superintendent

Subject:          Vacancy

Position:         Food Service - Manager/Cook - Pennsauken Intermediate School

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district ofapproximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Primary Responsibilities: To provide all students and staff with appealing, nutritious meals in accordance with State and Federal Guidelines while following all Pennsauken School District Policies and Procedures.

Task Responsibilities and Procedures:

• Responsible for Supervision of Intermediate School Employees
• Daily work assignments
• Documentation of discipline issues
• Training and Support
• Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly ordering of  milk, bread, groceries and Government Commodities.
• Responsible for overall preparation, cooking, and distribution of food to the Intermediate School students and staff.
• Responsible for correctly recording daily meal counts and all productions sheets corresponding with daily meal counts.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing current regulations concerning school meal programs as set forth by the NJ Bureau of Child Nutrition
• Responsible for insuring that all food is served according to sanitary standards set forth by the Camden County Board of Health
• Responsible for checking in all deliveries to ensure accuracy of invoice.
• Responsible for serving correct portion sizes by using specified serving utensils according to menu production sheets
• Responsible for handling any daily issues pertaining to the Intermediate School (parent calls, student issues, etc)
• Responsible for keeping a neat and orderly operation where

1. Freezers and Refrigerators clean and organized
2. Stock room(s) are clean and organized
3. Work stations and equipment are cleaned daily to ensure proper food safety

• Responsible for correctly recording inventory 

            1) Deliveries

            2) Daily usage

            3) Transfers

            4) Monthly physical counts

• Responsible for the overall operations of PCS Revenue Control Systems
• Responsible for daily student\teacher payments into PCS Revenue System
• Responsible for correctly recording and submitting timesheets.
• Responsible for calmly handling any issues that arise within the Food Service Operation at the Intermediate School
• Responsible for daily, weekly training of employees
• Responsible for any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Director of Food Services

Qualifications:

• Must have experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to use and/or operate equipment to perform assigned duties within the Food Service Program.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified in Food Service Sanitation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey Motor Vehicle License
• Must be able to keep control in a crisis situation and have the ability to make reasonable judgments while under pressure.
• Must be of sound physical condition and have the ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must have and maintain a clean and pleasant appearance. 

Terms:

• 10 month position with benefits
• $35,000 yearly      

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment. 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for Application:  Until Filled