Elementary Nutrition Services Lead Cook

Sage Crest Elementary; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 32,374,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Crest Elementary in Kennewick, WA, is seeking a Nutrition Services Lead Cook. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Suppers. Duties include budgeting, records, and coordinating daily meal service with staff and students.

Requires a Food Handlers permit, ServSafe certificate, and strong leadership with math and communication skills. This is a part-time, on-site position with immediate start and a salary of $19.48–$21.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Food Handlers permit and ServSafe certificate as required.
• Strong math, cash handling, and basic office equipment skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in a school food service setting.
• Must comply with district policies and health/safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutrition services workers and supervise daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and serve meals meeting nutritional requirements for students.
• Estimate food quantities to minimize waste and balance inventories.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen conditions and complete audits as required.
• Process payments and balance daily meal transactions, deposits, and records.
• Attend monthly menu meetings and collaborate on menu planning.

Skills

Leadership

Math calculations

Cash handling

English language

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Computers

ServSafe certificate

Job description

Sage Crest Elementary in Kennewick, WA, is seeking a Nutrition Services Lead Cook. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Suppers. Duties include budgeting, records, and coordinating daily meal service with staff and students.

Requires a Food Handlers permit, ServSafe certificate, and strong leadership with math and communication skills. This is a part-time, on-site position with immediate start and a salary of $19.48–$21.80 per hour.