Cook

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Hinton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings and weekends off

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal each shift

Limited medical benefit plan (5+ hours

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dependable Cook to join our school food service program at the Hinton School District, on-site with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

You’ll prepare high-quality meals, support daily operations, ensure food safety, and keep the kitchen organized while collaborating with school staff and students to deliver great service and meals. This role offers a stable schedule, opportunities to train others, and a positive, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Follow recipes, measure ingredients and scale for large batches.
• Dependable with strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals following provided recipes.
• Support daily meal operations including forecasting and serving items.
• Maintain food safety by following HHFKA guidelines and recording HACCP logs.
• Keep the kitchen organized and maintain a safe, healthy work environment.
• Communicate with supervisors, staff and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with training new staff and cover additional roles as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: On-site at Hinton School District
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am-1:30pm

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused 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.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook high‑quality meals by following provided recipes and ensure everything is ready for scheduled serving times.
• Support daily meal operations by assisting with forecasting, preparing special diet items, helping with special events, and stocking/serving menu items during service.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following HHFKA serving guidelines, completing HACCP logs and production records, and monitoring participation trends.
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly through regular cleaning, organizing storage areas using FIFO practices, and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers to ensure smooth operations and great service.
• Contribute to team growth by helping train new staff and filling in in other roles when needed.

What You Bring

• 1 year food service experience preferred
• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy