Head Cook Eagle Cafe at Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Academy’s Eagle Cafe is hiring a dependable Head Cook to lead kitchen line preparation, recipe execution, and student service. You will work 8:25 AM–2:00 PM in a fast-paced, daytime kitchen supporting K–9 students and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and delivering quality meals with a positive, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in fast food, line cook, or institutional kitchen is a plus.
• Current Food Handler Permit or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to adjust recipe quantities, organize prep order, and follow food safety/HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Arrival & Daily Assessment: review thawed foods, inspect orders, start with items needing longest cook time.
• Batch Cooking & Planning: cook lunch items per standardized recipes for students and staff; calculate portions.
• Serving Line Energy: set up heating stations, check temps, serve quickly with a friendly attitude.

Skills

Adjust recipes

Organize prep order

Food safety HACCP

Fast-paced under time

Education

High school diploma GED or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Kettle pots

Fryers

Provers

Stove/Oven

Dishwashers

Refrigerators

Freezers

Slicers

Processors

Milk coolers

Job description

Head Cook – Eagle Cafe at Lincoln AcademyHours: 8:25 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday–Friday)Location: Lincoln Academy – Eagle CafePosition Type: Part-Time (No night shifts, no weekends!)Start Date: As soon as possibleAbout the RoleIf you have experience working in fast food or high-volume kitchens, you already have the speed, multi-tasking skills, and hustle needed to excel here!At the Eagle Cafe, we feed hundreds of students every day across tight meal windows. It’s fast-paced, high-energy work—very similar to a lunch rush in fast food—but with consistent daytime hours, a predictable schedule, and a supportive, tight-knit team that has your back.We are looking for a dependable Head Cook to lead our kitchen line preparation, recipe execution, and student service. You finish early in the afternoon, enjoy lunch with the team, and leave work knowing you made a real difference for our kids.What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day8:25 AM Arrival & Daily Assessment: Walk the kitchen, assess thawed foods, review order sheets, and start with items requiring the longest cook time.Batch Cooking & Planning: Follow standardized recipes to cook lunch items for K–9th grade students and staff while calculating proper portion quantities.Serving Line Energy: Set up heating stations, double-check food temperatures, and serve students quickly on the line while giving them a friendly, welcoming environment.Thawing & Inventory (FIFO): Maintain proper food rotation (First In, First Out), label leftovers, and prepare ingredients for the next day's menu.Kitchen Clean-up & Team Finish: Clean work surfaces, maintain sanitation standards, operate floor equipment (meet \"Earl\" our floor scrubber!), and jump in to help teammates finish dishes or kitchen prep so everyone wraps up together.Why You’ll Love Working With UsSupportive Environment: We strictly enforce a positive workplace. No screaming, no toxic stress—just teamwork, open communication, and management that stepped in to support you when challenges arise.Predictable Hours: Work 8:25 AM – 2:00 PM. Enjoy weekends, evenings, and school holidays off!Team Camaraderie: When individual tasks are finished, we help each other out and sit down together for lunch before heading home.What We’re Looking ForExperience: Fast food, line cook, or institutional kitchen experience is a huge plus! You know how to move fast under time constraints.Certifications: Current Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain one).Skills: Ability to adjust recipe quantities, organize prep order, and follow food safety/HACCP guidelines.Physical Stamina: Ability to stand throughout the shift, bend/twist, and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs (milk boxes, canned goods, frozen food containers).Attitude: Dependable, punctual, respectful, and ready to contribute to a positive culture for our kids and staff.Ready to Join the Team?If you thrive in a fast-paced environment but want better hours and a team environment that truly respects you, apply today to join the Eagle Cafe!Education and Experience:High school diploma GED, or equivalent preferred.Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used:May operate kitchen equipment (e.g. ovens, steamers, kettle pots, fryers, proofers, stove/oven, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, slicers, processors, milk coolers, etc.)Computer, calculator and cash register/point of sale system, scanners.Cleaning supplies and chemicals as needed.Physical Requirements:Requires occasional lifting from floor to waist up to 70 pounds: lifting floor to shoulder up to 45 pounds; lifting overhead up to 20 pounds; lifting awkward items up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; single bucket carry up 52 pounds; pushing/pulling product on a cart. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Requires constant standing and/or walking. Requires occasional sustained bending and reaching. Requires occasional squatting, kneeling or half-kneeling.Requires occasional balancing while walking on slick or wet surfaces.Requires occasional talking and hearing, including oral communication with students, co-workers, managers, staff, and parents.Requires frequent Near Visual Acuity to safely operate equipment and occasional color vision to monitor freshness and doneness of food during prep and serving and view of computer monitor.Requires frequent tasting and smelling of food produced.Requires frequent repetitive gripping/pinching/handling and manual dexterity.Must endure high heat and potentially dangerous equipment.