Prep Cook & Kitchen Operations Associate Creedon and Co., Inc. Shrewsbury, MA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Snacks provided Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications School experience Kitchen health and safety standards Pre-cooking preparation Plating Meal assistance Full Job Description Help prepare great food and keep our kitchen running smoothly. Every school day, our team prepares and serves fresh meals to hundreds of students. This position combines hands-on kitchen responsibilities with day-to-day operational support to help keep the cafeteria running efficiently. You'll prepare food, support meal service, keep the kitchen organized, and help manage the administrative tasks that keep our school food service program on track. If you enjoy staying busy, taking ownership, and being part of a team that works together, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Food Preparation Assist with preparing ingredients for breakfast, snack, and lunch service Prepare and maintain the salad bar Help with cooking, portioning, and plating meals Keep condiments, chips, and serving areas stocked Kitchen Operations Help unload deliveries and organize inventory Label, rotate, and properly store products Support the Cafeteria Lead throughout the day Keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and ready for service Administrative Support Help maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks as needed Cleaning & Food Safety Stay ahead of dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment Clean and sanitize workstations throughout the day Follow food safety and sanitation standards Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen Who Thrives Here This position is a great fit for someone who: Is dependable and ready to work every day Enjoys balancing hands-on kitchen work with administrative responsibilities Is organized and comfortable using computers and learning new software Communicates professionally with parents, school staff, and teammates Takes initiative and stays one step ahead Works well with others and enjoys being part of a team Takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and quality Kitchen, restaurant, school nutrition, or food service experience is helpful, but we'll gladly train someone with the right attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. Why Join Creedon & Co.? We're a family-owned company that believes great teams are built by great people. You'll work alongside teammates who support one another, take pride in their work, and understand that every role matters when it comes to serving students. Our Ideal Team Member We hire people who care about doing the job right. You're the kind of person who notices when something needs attention—whether it's preparing lunch, answering an email, updating a menu, or helping a parent—and takes ownership without waiting to be asked. If you enjoy staying busy, learning new skills, and making a meaningful impact every day, you'll fit right in.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person