First Cook

Job Title: First Cook

Type of Position: Hourly. Hours may vary based on program needs. Reports to: Nutritional Services Supervisor, Building Principals. Supervision: All kitchen personnel. Salary: Elementary First Cook: $21.54 - $22.30/hr. Secondary First Cook: $22.28 - $23.05/hr.

Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years' work-related experience, Certified Food Protection Manager issued by the Minnesota Department of Health. Preferred: Bilingual, Basic cashiering skills, Knowledge of customer service principles.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services, order, prepare, serve, record, manage, and evaluate menu items for daily breakfast and lunch production while supervising all kitchen staff.

Essential Duties: Prepare daily work schedules. Supervise and direct all kitchen personnel. Maintain an organized kitchen environment. Hold regular meetings with kitchen personnel. Train new personnel. Maintain frequent and positive communication with building administration. Implement HACCP program procedures. Maintain accountability for Health Department licensing. Prepare main dishes using standardized recipes. Prepare and serve breakfast line items. Serve and assist students and staff. Monitor student behaviors. Replenish food and operate ovens during serving lines. Serve foods that reflect and support all student cultures. Assist Kitchen Helpers with daily functions as needed. Maintain food and supply inventory. Check in and stock food and supply shipments. Complete daily production records. Record information for special functions. Maintain updated allergy information and order food according to District allergy guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Factors: Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, repetitive motions, bending, and twisting. Lifting up to 40 pounds and/or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information. For inquiries, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.