Smart Start Academy

Preschool Cook/Chef

Jersey City, NJ
Part Time to Full Time
Student (High School)

Company Overview 

Smart Start Academy (S.S.A.) is offering an amazing opportunity to become a part of the family. Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual and social. 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must be able to work within the hours of 7am - 7pm.
  • Basic cooking skills plus experience in food service and volume meal preparation. 
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe and a cycle menu. 
  • Must be able to relate well to parents, children and other staff members. 
  • Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English. 
  • Must possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize
  • Keeps the kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time.
  • Position requires fine motor repetitive motion. 
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. 
  • Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, squat, twist, and turn. 
  • Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 21 days following the date of hire. 

Benefits and Perks:

  • Paid vacation policy 
  • Paid bonus days
  • Flexible Schedules
  • 401k
  • Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
  • Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County

Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, colour, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human rights Act 1993).

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