Prep Cook

Westtown School seeks an experienced full-time Prep Cook to join our Dining Services Team.

Westtown Dining Services is a fast-paced, whole-ingredient, cooking-from-scratch kitchen that prepares 1,200 meals daily, plus full-service catering and special-event support. 

This role supports upholding high standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation, with an emphasis on menu appeal, variety, and nutritional balance. The Prep Cook maintains rigorous standards of sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization. The typical hours will be a combination of 11:30-8:00 pm and 6:30 am-3:00 pm, with some weekend work required. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 403b 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

• Assists with meal preparation and supports the work of the dining services department; 

• Collaborates with the student work program;

• Assists with food set-up and closing responsibilities according to the Assistant Kitchen Manager’s specifications; 

• Provides friendly, efficient, and helpful service;

• Performs food replenishment and displays food items;

• Follows wrap, label, and date procedures for all food items;

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and completes daily and weekly cleaning as assigned by the Assistant Kitchen Manager;

• Follows proper food handling practices and other departmental procedures;

• Notifies managers of all maintenance and safety issues;

• Maintains knowledge of school property and staff as necessary to perform assigned duties;

• Reports all accidents to the Kitchen Manager immediately;

• Works efficiently and collaboratively with other team members;

• Participates in departmental meetings and all necessary training;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma, or equivalent, is required

• Some prior food service experience is preferred

• Experience in a customer service position is highly desirable

• Must have a valid Driver’s License 

• 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.