Cook

Lunchtime Solutions; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 team at Storm Lake Community School District. This on-site role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with a focus on nutritious meal preparation and safe food handling.

You will follow recipes, assist with meal operations, and help maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen environment while supporting students and staff throughout service.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and scale ingredients for large batches.
• Dependability and integrity with good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high‑quality meals by following recipes.
• Support daily meal operations, forecast, and assist with special events.
• Maintain food safety and HACCP logs; monitor participation trends.
• Keep kitchen organized and clean; practice FIFO storage.
• Communicate with staff and students to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in training new staff and cover other roles as needed.

Skills

Food service exp

Communication

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical stamina

Tools

Food safety practices

Job description

Location: On-site at Storm Lake Community School District - Early Elementary School
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7am-2pm

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