Head Cook

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

PERA Retirement System

403b Matching Annuity

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and maintain compliance with school nutrition programs. The role includes managing staff, inventory, and meal service coordination for 174 contract days.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Certification as a Food Protection Manager is expected upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs to perform essential duties
• Follow standardized recipes, menus, and procedures
• Organize daily work, prioritize tasks, and meet meal service deadlines
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff, students and administration
• Obtain Food Protection Manager Certification upon hire

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and meal preparations
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure school nutrition program compliance
• Manage staff, inventory, and food/supply orders
• Provide staff leadership, communication, and customer service
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Services Director

Skills

Food safety

Staff leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSTING #: 3634

WORK HOURS

8 hours per day (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday for 174 contract days (170 student contact, 2 inservice days during the school year, and 2 days to open and close the kitchen for the year).

JOB DUTIES

• Oversee kitchen operations and meal preparations
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure school nutrition program compliance
• Manage staff, inventory, and food/supply orders
• Provide staff leadership, communication, and customer service
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Services Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures
• Ability to
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs in order to perform the essential physical functions of the position
• Follow standardized recipes, written instructions menus, and establish procedures
• Organize daily work, prioritize tasks, and meet meal service deadlines
• Communicate effectively and work cooperative with staff, students and administration
• Maintain accurate records and follow district policies and applicable regulations
• Obtain Food Protection Manager Certification upon hire

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a
• School nutrition program or institutional food service setting
• Lead/head cook, kitchen supervisor, or team leadership role
• Knowledge of USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements
• Experience with
• Inventory control, food ordering, menu production records, and portion control
• Accommodating food allergies and special dietary needs in a food service environment

SALARY and BENEFITS

Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees' Agreement Level VIII from $26.10 up to $29.07 per hour.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

NOTE

Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.