Head Cook

Lunchtime Solutions • Sioux City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Head 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred
• 1 year of cooking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing high‑quality meals, following recipes, supporting special diets, and helping with catering and serving‑time readiness.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant by maintaining clean work areas, overseeing storage organization using FIFO, completing HACCP logs, production records, inventories, and participation tracking.
• Support food safety by monitoring safe practices and maintaining a healthy, compliant workspace.
• Assist with ordering, stocking, prep lists, freezer pulls, and serving during meal times.
• Help train team members and fill in for other kitchen duties when needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free, delicious meal every shift
• Limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED