Cook - Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools

Lunchtime Solutions Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal on shift

Limited medical benefit plan (5+ hours

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Cook for on-site work at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools in Sioux City, IA. The schedule is Monday–Friday 7am-1:30pm, with a focus on nutritious school meals and a positive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, supporting daily meal operations, ensuring food safety, maintaining a clean kitchen, and collaborating with staff. Benefits include a 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and a free meal each shift.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform standing, bending, twisting and other physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and 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 commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Cook – Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools - Sacred Heart

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7am-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
• Pursue lasting partnerships