Head Cook

POSTING #: 3634 WORK HOURS: 8 hours per day (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday for 174 contract days (170 student contact, 2 inservice days during the school year, and 2 days to open and close the kitchen for the year). JOB DUTIES:

• Oversee kitchen operations and meal preparations
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure school nutrition program compliance
• Manage staff, inventory, and food/supply orders
• Provide staff leadership, communication, and customer service
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Services Director REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures
• Ability to
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs in order to perform the essential physical functions of the position
• Follow standardized recipes, written instructions menus, and establish procedures
• Organize daily work, prioritize tasks, and meet meal service deadlines
• Communicate effectively and work cooperative with staff, students and administration
• Maintain accurate records and follow district policies and applicable regulations
• Obtain Food Protection Manager Certification upon hire PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience in a
• School nutrition program or institutional food service setting
• Lead/head cook, kitchen supervisor, or team leadership role
• Knowledge of USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements
• Experience with
• Inventory control, food ordering, menu production records, and portion control
• Accommodating food allergies and special dietary needs in a food service environment SALARY and BENEFITS: Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees' Agreement Level VIII from $26.10 up to $29.07 per hour.

Benefits

based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick Leave DEADLINE: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 22, 2026. NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.