--- title: Cook at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA description: Elizabethtown College is hiring for the Cook role in Elizabethtown, PA. Pays $19–$19.5 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-at-elizabethtown-college-01a0edd1-e41b-794c-9c61-a708670f7584 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Elizabethtown College as Cook in Elizabethtown, PA. Pays $19–$19.5 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hvvwhf.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Elizabethtown College | | **Location** | Elizabethtown, PA | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $19.5/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Elizabethtown College sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Elizabethtown College. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $36,000 – $48,000 a year (median $39,000). ## Description Dining Services at Elizabethtown College is seeking (2) full-time **Cooks.**  This role prepares and serves high-quality food throughout Elizabethtown College Dining Services while maintaining established standards for food safety, sanitation, quality, presentation, and customer service. Cooks may work in the Marketplace, residential dining, retail dining, Fresh Nest, the Food Truck, catering, or other Dining Services operations and may be cross-trained or assigned between locations based on operational needs. Employees are expected to learn and perform the responsibilities associated with their assigned location(s). Location-Specific Responsibilities Marketplace/Residential Dining - Prepare food in appropriate quantities for high-volume residential dining service - Follow production sheets, recipes, menus, and established production schedules - Prepare and maintain food for assigned stations, including action/display cooking stations as applicable - Monitor service levels and replenish food throughout meal periods while maintaining quality and presentation standards - Adjust production based on guest counts, service volume, and available product to reduce shortages and excess production - Properly cool, label, store, and document leftover food in accordance with established procedure - Communicate production needs, shortages, substitutions, and other concerns to culinary leadership Jay's Nest & Food Truck - Prepare made-to-order menu items accurately and efficiently in a high-volume retail environment - Read and execute guest orders/tickets while maintaining appropriate speed of service and product quality - Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other equipment associated with assigned menu concepts - Maintain adequate product levels and complete preparation necessary to support service - Communicate with front-of-house employees to ensure order accuracy and timely service - Assist with setup, breakdown, stocking, and cleaning of the Food Truck or retail operation as assigned - Maintain organization and food safety standards in limited-space production environments Fresh Nest - Prepare smoothies, açaí bowls, grab-and-go items, and other Fresh Nest menu offerings according to established recipes and portion standards - Prepare and portion fruits, vegetables, bases, toppings, and other ingredients needed for service - Maintain consistency in product appearance, portioning, and presentation - Monitor ingredient levels, freshness, and quality throughout service - Follow established procedures for allergen awareness and prevention of cross-contact - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of blenders, utensils, equipment, refrigeration, and food-contact surfaces - Assist with preparation, packaging, labeling, and stocking of grab-and-go products as assigned **Check out our perks!** - **FREE** undergraduate tuition for employee, spouse & dependents after six months of employment - **FREE** access to Bowers Wellness Center (including FREE exercise classes & cardio/weight equipment & pool) - **FREE** access to High Library - Generous health, dental, vision & 401k plan match - Paid time off between Christmas & New Years Day - Generous vacation and sick leave - Local Business discounts for Employees - Uniforms (pants, shirts, shoes & hats provided) - Staff receives one FREE meal per shift **For full consideration please provide resume and contact information for (3) work related references.** *Elizabethtown College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law*  **Education and/or Experience** High school diploma or GED is required. Associate’s degree from an accredited culinary institute is preferred; plus two years of food service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. ## Skills - Refrigeration - Food Safety Standards - Allergen Awareness - Sanitation - Retail Operations - Kilns - Front of House Operations - Order Accuracy - Packaging - Food Portioning - Food and Beverage Service - Fryer Operation ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Pennsylvania](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 100271 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70472 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)