Head Cook

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal every shift

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Daytime schedule Mon-Fri

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc is hiring a Head Cook for our school food service program in Storm Lake, IA. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 1:30pm, focusing on nutritious meal production and safe, efficient kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have a HS Diploma or GED, about a year of cooking experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with strong teamwork and reliability to support daily service to students.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred.
• 1 year of cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing high-quality meals and following recipes.
• Maintain kitchen organization and FIFO storage, HACCP logs, production records, and inventories.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Follow recipes & scale batches

Dependability & integrity

Work independently or with a team

1 year cooking experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Location: On-site at Storm Lake Community school District
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am-1:30pm

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Head Cook to join our school food service program. If you take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious meals, enjoy a positive work environment working with students, and want a schedule that supports work–life balance, this role is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily food production by preparing high‑quality meals, following recipes, supporting special diets, and helping with catering and serving‑time readiness.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant by maintaining clean work areas, overseeing storage organization using FIFO, completing HACCP logs, production records, inventories, and participation tracking.
• Support food safety by monitoring safe practices and maintaining a healthy, compliant workspace.
• Assist with ordering, stocking, prep lists, freezer pulls, and serving during meal times.
• Help train team members and fill in for other kitchen duties when needed.

What You Bring

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred
• 1 year of cooking experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy

Lunchtime Solutions has been a great addition to our food program. We have been extremely impressed with the quality of food provided to our school which has increased our student participation. Student reviews have shown an overwhelming “thumbs up” with the food quality and variety. I enjoy working with the management team as they are open to listening to our suggestions and are always friendly and professional.