Evening Prep Cook

Evening Prep Cook

Westtown School is seeking an energetic and customer-oriented Prep Cook for food preparation and service, including general cleaning, and other support of the Dining Services Department. Westtown Dining Services is a fast-paced, whole-ingredient, cooking-from-scratch kitchen, preparing 1,200 meals daily, plus full-service catering and special-event support.   

This is a full-time, year-round position. The typical hours will be 11:30 am- 8:00 pm, with weekend work required. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 403 (b) retirement contributions, and tuition remission.

Westtown School is a Quaker independent pre-K to 12, college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.  Located on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivers friendly, responsive customer service to all community members.
• Collaborates with the student work program to model and teach best practices in kitchen operations.
• Prepares meals efficiently and completes set-up and closing duties in accordance with Kitchen Manager guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment and completes all assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures at all times.
• Communicates promptly with management regarding maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Demonstrates familiarity with school facilities and staff as needed to effectively perform assigned responsibilities.
• Reports all accidents and incidents to the Kitchen Manager immediately.
• Works efficiently and cooperatively as part of a team to support kitchen operations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and personal growth.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings and required training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma, or equivalent, is required
• Direct food service experience is required.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food/safety/sanitation requirements, and procedures
• Must have a valid driver’s license; catering requires multiple-location event execution.
• A team-oriented spirit and the desire to work in a team environment
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 lbs regularly using proper moving and lifting procedures
• Able to stand, walk, sit, and climb 
• Able to push and pull heavy loads
• Able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references, directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal.