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Cook

Lunchtime Solutions

Cook - Lunchtime Solutions


Location: On-site at Hastings Public Schools

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm


This position starts in August for the 2026/2027 school year.

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Cook to join our school food service program. If you take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious meals, enjoy a positive work environment working with students, and want a schedule that supports work-life balance, this role is a great fit.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare and cook high-quality meals by following provided recipes and ensure everything is ready for scheduled serving times.
  • Support daily meal operations by assisting with forecasting, preparing special diet items, helping with special events, and stocking/serving menu items during service.
  • Maintain food safety and compliance by following HHFKA serving guidelines, completing HACCP logs and production records, and monitoring participation trends.
  • Keep the kitchen running smoothly through regular cleaning, organizing storage areas using FIFO practices, and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment.
  • Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers to ensure smooth operations and great service.
  • Contribute to team growth by helping train new staff and filling in in other roles when needed.

What You Bring

  • 1 year food service experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
  • Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday-Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
  • Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out.
  • Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
  • Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
  • Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
  • Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

Our Values


At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

  • Take pride in what you do
  • Focus on customer success
  • Be a person of integrity
  • Drive to improve
  • Do it with passion
  • Express gratitude
  • Work as a team
  • Pursue lasting partnerships
  • Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy
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