Culinary Tech (Cook)

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.Department of Defense and various U.Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.Foodservice Opportunity: Generous health benefits401(k)Generous paid time offPaid holidaysJoin a culinary team focused on thoughtful food, responsible sourcing, seasonality, and genuine hospitality.Position SummaryThe Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, plating, and serving high-quality food while maintaining standards for safety, sanitation, efficiency, and consistency. This role supports a culinary program committed to fresh ingredients, responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood, seasonal products, and clean, wholesome food practices.About Our Culinary ProgramOur mission is to create flavorful dining experiences rooted in responsible sourcing, ingredient integrity, and care for our guests, community, and environment. Whenever readily available, we feature locally sourced produce and meats, seasonal ingredients at their peak, seafood selections informed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendations, cage-free eggs and poultry items, rBGH-free dairy, FAD-free tuna, and products that support farm and animal welfare.We avoid high-fructose corn syrup and processed sugars whenever possible, limit preservatives and additives, prepare menu items with zero trans fat, and support responsible procurement practices, including a net-zero deforestation commitment for coffee and tea products.Essential FunctionsPrepare, cook, plate, and serve food items in accordance with recipes, presentation standards, and food quality expectations.Maintain compliance with food handling, food safety, and sanitation regulations; ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, knives, ovens, ranges, and other production tools.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas, equipment, storage areas, and service stations.Communicate inventory needs, product levels, and quality concerns to management in a timely manner.Work independently and collaboratively within a team-focused kitchen environment.Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in food service environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, healthcare, hospitality, or clubs.Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, knife handling, and kitchen equipment operation.Strong attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, steam, sharp tools, and cleaning products.This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.