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.
- Must be able to complete ServSafe, attain Food Protection Manager's certificate and SNA level training. Ample time is provided to attain certifications.
- $350 uniform allowance each school year
- Receive a free lunch each day
Please submit your online application at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2434. Questions? Contact Lesli Mueller, Director of Child Nutrition at lesli.mueller@isd423.org
Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.