Head Cook Eagle Cafe at Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy • Pleasant Grove, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Academy is hiring a part-time Head Cook for the Eagle Cafe in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The cook leads kitchen-line preparation, recipe execution, and service for K–9 students and staff. The cafe serves hundreds of people within short meal periods, creating a fast-paced, high-energy environment similar to a fast-food lunch rush. The position has consistent daytime hours and is part of a supportive, collaborative team.

The schedule is 8:25 AM–2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Evenings, weekends, and school holidays are off. The listed start date is as soon as possible. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred. A current Food Handler Permit is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain one.

Requirements

• Current Food Handler Permit or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to adjust recipe quantities, organize preparation order, and follow food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Dependability, punctuality, respectfulness, and willingness to contribute to a positive culture.
• Ability to stand and/or walk throughout the shift, bend and reach, and occasionally squat, kneel, or balance on slick or wet surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry items as described, including occasional lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to communicate orally with students, coworkers, managers, staff, and parents.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and monitor food freshness and doneness.
• Ability to taste and smell food, and perform frequent repetitive gripping, pinching, handling, and manual tasks.
• Ability to work around high heat and potentially dangerous equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fast food, as a line cook, or in an institutional kitchen.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess thawed foods, review order sheets, and begin preparing items with the longest cooking times.
• Follow standardized recipes to prepare lunch items for K–9 students and staff, calculating appropriate portion quantities.
• Set up heating stations, verify food temperatures, and serve students promptly and in a welcoming manner.
• Maintain food rotation using FIFO, label leftovers, and prepare ingredients for the next day's menu.
• Clean work surfaces and maintain kitchen sanitation standards.
• Operate floor-cleaning equipment.
• Help teammates complete dishes and kitchen preparation so the team can finish together.

Benefits

• Predictable daytime schedule of 8:25 AM–2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Evenings, weekends, and school holidays off.
• Supportive workplace emphasizing teamwork, open communication, and management support.
• Team lunch before heading home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed