Cook - Enfield Elementary School Nutrition
About The Position
The Cook prepares and serves fresh, nutritious meals for students according to daily school menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and nutrition standards. The role organizes kitchen operations so food is safely prepared, presented, and ready on time, while supporting and guiding team members in maintaining a clean, efficient, and welcoming kitchen. The Cook oversees food orders, inventory, and deliveries; accommodates allergies; follows food safety and sanitation requirements; and completes production records and temperature logs accurately. This is a full-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based position aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. The position is based in a kitchen and food service production environment and may involve occasional extended hours for special events or operational needs, as well as occasional travel to other school locations in the district for substitute coverage or operational support. The role contributes to student health and well-being by providing nutritious, well-prepared meals with care and consistency.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- Familiarity with food safety practices; must adhere to HACCP, ServSafe, and applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead and work effectively with a kitchen team in a positive, collaborative way.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment and follow assigned schedules reliably.
- Positive and professional demeanor, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in school nutrition and student health.
- Ability to stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition or institutional food service experience.
- Passion for preparing healthy meals and helping children thrive.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals according to daily school menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
- Organize kitchen operations to ensure food is safely cooked, attractively presented, and ready on time.
- Support and guide team members in maintaining a clean, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment.
- Oversee food orders, inventory, and deliveries.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and allergy accommodation requirements.
- Complete production sheets, temperature logs, and other records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines.
- Maintain stocked, clean, and properly set up stations, including signage and documentation.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and fellow food service workers to achieve daily service goals.
- Maintain a welcoming, clean, and visually appealing service station and support student satisfaction.
- Follow company policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations in the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid training.
- Supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
