Head Cook - Menahga Public Schools

OnTheRadar • Menahga, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Menahga Public Schools is looking for a Head Cook to lead our kitchen team and serve up meals our students look forward to. This role involves running the daily operation of our school kitchen, including planning production, preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, and leading a small team. The Head Cook will also be responsible for maintaining kitchen safety, cleanliness, and organization, managing inventory, and ensuring meals meet USDA and state nutrition standards. A key aspect of the role is creating a welcoming cafeteria environment for students.

Requirements

• Experience cooking for large groups
• Strong organization skills
• Team-first attitude
• Ability to obtain food safety certification
• Comfort with the physical side of kitchen work (standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, keeping pace during busy service)

Nice To Haves

• School nutrition experience
• Lead cook experience

Responsibilities

• Run the daily operation of the school kitchen
• Plan production
• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch
• Lead a small kitchen team
• Keep the kitchen safe, clean, and organized
• Manage inventory
• Ensure meals meet USDA and state nutrition standards
• Create a welcoming cafeteria environment for students

Benefits

• Salary of $40,000–$55,000 per year
• Benefits package
• School-year schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers largely off)
• Close-knit team
• Community appreciation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed