Server / Prep Cook (Full-Time) In-School Kitchen, Newark, NJ

Server / Prep Cook (In-School)

What Do We Do

Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company that works with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm-fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it's integral to good health, but also because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.

A bout the Role

The Server / Prep Cook is a dynamic, hybrid role and an integral part of a 3 - 7 person team supporting both meal service and kitchen operations. This position is primarily focused on serving and distributing meals , meal packing and light food preparation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with students while also supporting kitchen production. The ideal candidate is reliable, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serving & Meal Distribution (70%)

• Portion and serve meals to students in accordance with Red Rabbit and state guidelines

• Present and distribute meals with professionalism, dignity, and efficiency

• Ensure timely service aligned with school schedules

• Accurately count and track meals served to ensure compliance and minimize waste

• Represent Red Rabbit's culture and values when interacting with students and school staff

Meal Packing & Kitchen Support (20%)

• Pack and organize meals for service and distribution

• Assist with transporting and setting up meals for service

• Support inventory counts and ensure accurate meal tracking

• Maintain organization of service areas before, during, and after meal periods

Food Prep Support (10%)

• Assist with basic food preparation tasks (washing, portioning, light prep)

• Follow recipes and production sheets as directed by the Head Chef

• Support kitchen team with plating and finishing dishes as needed

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace that exceeds Department of Health (DOH) standards

• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to meet daily production and service goals

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in food service, school food, or a high-volume kitchen environment

• Experience serving food in a fast-paced setting preferred

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

• ServeSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days; reimbursement available)

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Passion for improving nutrition and health in schools

• Must be able to read and write in English (bilingual Spanish a plus)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Typical Hours: Monday – Friday (hours vary based on site needs)

• Location: Newark, NJ

• Reports to: Head Chef

• Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00/hour

Benefits

• Generous PTO

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Option

• Paid Professional Development

• Education Reimbursement Opportunities

• Paid Family Leave

• Disability Insurance Coverage

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company on a mission to transform school dining. We believe that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food, it's about dignity, representation, and opportunity.

Our professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students we serve. We don't just deliver food...we become part of the school community.

Today, Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals each year across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

If you're passionate about food, community, and making an impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.