Cook Lead - Hutchinson, MN

Cook Lead

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a Cook Lead at West Elementary to join our Food Service team for the 26-27 school year and beyond! Enjoy a purposeful, active and rewarding career. Inspire and educate students on healthier food choices to improve their lifestyle habits for a better future. This position will work 179 days per year, 6.92 hours per day. The salary range for this position is $19.85 per hour - $22.91 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Supervisor and/or the Assistant Production Supervisor in a fast-paced team environment.
• Oversee and train staff to maintain a steady work flow of operations to ensure that all meals are prepared, cooked, and served in accordance with standardized recipes and guideline compliance.
• Ensure food safety standards for preparation, storage, and serving of food are maintained.
• Maintain inventory and production records.
• Cook and prepare student meals as needed.

Qualifications:

• School food service and culinary experience is strongly preferred.
• Food Protection Manager License is preferred but must be obtained once hired.
• SNA Level 1, 2 and 3 certification must be attained in a timely manner.
• Time will be provided to attain the certifications upon hire.
• Customer service skills are essential to this position.
• Ability to work with others as a team is required as teamwork is crucial to the efficiency of the kitchens.
• Computer experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Training reimbursement
• Up to $100 per year to obtain and maintain Level I, II, or III food service certification.
• $350 uniform allowance each school year
• Receive a free lunch each day

Hutchinson Public Schools