Food and Nutrition Services Head Cook - 8 hrs/day - 190 days/school year calendar

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is looking for a Head Cook to oversee Food and Nutrition Services at Truman Elementary. The role includes managing food service operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and be qualified to obtain ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED for education.
• Competence in food service responsibilities is necessary.
• ServSafe Certification is required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving breakfasts and lunches that meet regulations.
• Oversee food service activities and supervise personnel at satellite locations.
• Maintain records required by regulations and ensure standard sanitation.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation Standards

Inventory Control

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification (6 months to obtain)

Job description

Food and Nutrition Services Head Cook - 8 hrs/day - 190 days/school year calendar

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Truman Elementary

Food and Nutrition Services - 190 Official Calendar

Start Time

School or Department

Truman Elementary

Food and Nutrition Services - 190 Official Calendar

Start Time

6:15 am

End Time

2:15 pm

Number of Hours/Day

8 hrs/5 days

Classification

Head Cook- Satellite



New Assignment Date

8/18/25

INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 6/20/25 @ 4 P.M. INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Rate of Pay: $16.74/hr

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Responsible for serving breakfasts and lunches which meet federal, state and District requirements.
• Oversees food service activities at satellite location; may heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• Orders foods and supplies.
• Supervises food service personnel. Oversees food service activities at the satellite location.
• Assists in control of food and supply costs with inventory control, proper storage and handling, and portion control.
• Maintains records (including production, payroll and attendance) required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, parents, fellow workers and supervisors personally, via phone, email and in writing. Maintains good public relations.
• Inspects equipment periodically, recommending needed repairs or replacement.
• Assists in making the school food and nutrition services program an integral part of the educational program.
• Assists manager in monitoring site performance and developing improvement strategies.
• May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements Of Position

• PHYSICAL - The head cook is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment, and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.
  
  

Special Qualification Required/Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-The School Food Service head cook shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the cooks in charge have a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain ServSafe Certification (6 months to obtain certification)
  
  

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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