School Cook

Kinderberry Hill; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

St. Paul childcare center in Minnesota is hiring a full-time school cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for about 140 children and staff. This is a single-person role handling meal prep, menu planning, ordering, and kitchen clean-up.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:45 am to 3:00 pm, with no nights or weekends. The ideal candidate holds a Food Safety certification, can manage inventory, follow allergy guidelines, and communicate professionally with families and co-workers; health and

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety certification required.
• Experience handling end-to-end kitchen operations (inventory, ordering, prep).
• Ability to follow food allergy guidelines and maintain sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for ~140 children and staff, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Plan monthly menus, place food orders, and manage kitchen inventory.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and ensure safety standards.
• Work as the sole cook, handling all duties from prep to cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with families and co-workers.

Skills

Inventory management

Food safety

Menu planning

Food ordering

Food allergy guidelines

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

St. Paul
1457 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105, USA

Description

Do you have experience in a commercial kitchen? Our St. Paul childcare center is now hiring a full-time school cook to make breakfast, lunch, and snack for the children in our school. No nights or weekends!

This role involves preparing meals for approximately 140 children and staff, planning monthly menus, placing food orders, and following food allergy guidelines. Responsibilities also include preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks, as well as maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

This is a single-person role, meaning all responsibilities—from meal prep and cooking to menu planning, ordering, and kitchen clean-up—are managed by one individual.

• Monday-Friday: 6:45am-3:00pm- No nights or weekends!
• Fun, flexible, and professional work environment
• Health and dental insurance

School Cook Skills:

• Can singlehandedly oversee end-to-end kitchen operations: inventory, ordering, food safety, food preparation, and sanitation
  • Has a current Food Safety certification
  • Can evaluate weekly inventory needs and place accurate food orders to ensure minimize waste
  • Has basic knowledge and ability to follow food allergy guidelines regarding preparation and serving food
  • Possesses strong time management skills, self-directed, and attention to detail
  • Can communicate professionally with young children, families, and co-workers

School Cook Requirements:

• Must pass the Background Study required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must have documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must have the physical abilities to perform the job duties

Starting rate: $20 to $21+/hour based on experience and certification.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired. E.O.E.

Qualifications

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

1 year:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Food Mgr

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