Food Service - Head Cook (LF)

Young World Physical Education

Bellevue (NE)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 26,174

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Logan Fontenelle Middle School in Bellevue, NE is seeking a Food Service Head Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations and the school’s food service program. The role focuses on food preparation, storage, and compliance with state health standards, with duties including inventory, ordering, and maintaining safety.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 1:30pm, for a seven-hour workday. This position is within Bellevue Public Schools and veterans’ preference applies.

Qualifications

  • Primary responsibilities include operation of the kitchen and food service program.
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and store all food.
  • Maintain standards set by State Health Department and State Food Service Office.
  • Manage inventory and order food supplies.

Job description

Food Service - Head Cook (LF)

Bellevue NE Logan Fontenelle Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska.

This position is also posted in Bellevue Public Schools.

Job Details
  • Job ID: 5821998
  • Application Deadline: Posted until filled
  • Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
  • Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026
Job Description

Applications are being accepted for a 7 hour per day Head Cook position at Logan Fontenelle Middle School. In absence of a cafeteria manager, the head cook is responsible for the operation of the kitchen and the food service program. The primary responsibility for the head cook is the preparation and storage of all food, as well as maintaining standards set by the State Health Department and State Food Service Office. Duties include inventory maintenance, ordering food supplies and storage of all food. The candidate must be friendly, flexible, team, and people oriented. Applicants must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Required qualifications are that the applicant not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others with or without reasonable accommodations, and must be capable of regularly attending to the duties of the position assigned and for the duration of the assignment. This position is subject to a veterans preference. Duty hours are typically Monday through Friday from 6:30am - 1:30pm.

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Position Type

Full/Part-Time

Salary

$17.49 Hourly

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

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