Food Service - Kitchen Lead

TrulyHired; Townshend (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Modified Union Education District is seeking a School Cook to prepare and serve meals with fresh ingredients while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. The role requires following menus, ensuring meal reimbursement, and documenting counts using Titan POS.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to lift 50 lbs, and possess basic math and English reading skills. ServSafe certification must be completed within 30 days of hire, with a 183-day work year and 35–40 hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and cook from scratch.
• Knowledge of large-quantity batch cooking preferred.
• Must be able to read English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and after school food.
• Follow menus and recipes; cook from scratch.
• Prepare alternate cold lunch options as needed.
• Ensure meals reimibeable and document meal counts.
• Maintain safe, clean food prep area and proper storage.
• Complete ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Record meal counts online using Titan POS and timecard changes in Frontline.
• Provide courteous customer service to students and staff.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Recipe following

Customer service

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Titan POS

Frontline software

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

WEST RIVER MODIFIED UNION EDUCATION DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: School Cook

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations/Food Service Director

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 1/2026

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVES: To prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, snacks and after school food. To maintain a clean and safe working environment

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Work Year: 183 days
• Work Hours: 35-40 hrs/wk

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Food Production
• Follow recipes & cook from scratch using fresh ingredients
• Preparing meals and snacks in conjunction with the menus provided
• Prepare alternate cold lunch options in conjunction with menus provided
• Ensure the reimbursability of each meal or snack served
• Check and refresh bulk milk 'bibs' on a daily basis (where applicable)
• Complete all necessary documentation associated with food production
• Procurement
• Follow safety standards for receiving and storing products
• Food Safety
• Complete ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire
• Follow all ServSafe Food Handler guidelines on a daily basis
• Follow all state and in-house food safety guidelines, including submission of all necessary documentation
• Wash all used dishes daily
• Maintain a washed and sanitized food preparation area
• Digitally record meal counts online using Titan POS
• Enter PTO requests and timecard modifications online using Frontline software
• Utilize Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive)
• Customer Service
• Treat each student and staff member with respect at all times
• Go out of your way to accommodate reasonable requests, especially for students
• Communicate clearly during times of added stress

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision is received from the Food Service Director. The School Cook is evaluated by the Food Service Director in conjunction with the Director of Operations.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position

• At least 1 year of kitchen experience is preferred
• The ability to follow recipes is required
• Knowledge of large-quantity batch cooking is preferred

Math and Language

• Must be able to read and interpret documents written in English
• Basic mathematical skills are required including but not limited to:
• Weight and volume measurements and conversions
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Physical

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs to chest height

Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty and staff, administrators, parents, and other school visitors. Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with peers, supervisors, and school administrators. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.

Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

• ? Dependability - being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations
• ? Self-Control - maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• ? Stress Tolerance - accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• ? Cooperation - being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• ? Concern for Others - being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• ? Attention to Detail - being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• ? Integrity - being honest and ethical.
• ? Adaptability/Flexibility - being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• ? Independence - guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• ? Social Orientation - preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.