Head Cook | Hope Learning Academies

Hope; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope in Edwardsville, IL seeks a dedicated Head Cook to manage meals for students and staff across Glen Carbon and Edwardsville campuses. You will follow menus, ensure safety standards, and supervise prep and service. Experience in food prep, knowledge of sanitation, and ability to operate a busy kitchen are essential.

The position is full-time, offers daytime shifts, and requires physical stamina, strict hygiene, and reliable teamwork to keep the kitchen running smoothly for both campuses.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old
• 2 years experience as a cook, prep cook or dietary aide
• Knowledge of food preparation
• Possess a sanitation certification
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including convection oven, gas range, steamer, mixer, tilt-skillet, slicer, microwave and dishwasher.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical duties
• Background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals according to menus and recipes for both campuses
• Maintain attractive, well-presented menu items on time
• Keep kitchen equipment maintained and compliant with codes
• Check food requests and utilize leftovers when possible
• Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Wear safety belt during shifts; maintain hair restraints and proper attire
• Label and assemble items for diets and substitutions as prescribed
• Maintain accurate records and shift break logs
• Prepare for next day production and notify in-charge of needs
• Complete required trainings and rotate inventory properly

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation certification

Kitchen equipment operation

Physical ability 50 lbs

Background check

Tools

Convection oven

Gas range

Steamer

Mixer

Tilt-skillet

Slicer

Microwave

Dishwasher

Job description

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Reg Full Time Manual Labor Edwardsville, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4028

Head Cook: Full-time - Glen Carbon, IL & Edwardsville, IL

Pay = $16.25/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have 2 years experience as a cook, prep cook or dietary aide
• Knowledge of food preparation
• Possess a sanitation certification
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including convection oven, gas range, steamer, mixer, tilt-skillet, slicer, microwave and dishwasher.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, able to stoop, crouch and grasp
• Successful background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening

STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE:

The Cook prepares food for the students on both Glen Carbon and Edwardsville campuses, ensuring that activity occurs in a safe sanitary manner and following menus and diet guidelines. Prepares food for the School’s staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Prepare all meals according to menus and recipes allowing for each specific diet and substitutions.
• 2. All menu items should be in an attractive manner with good taste and appeal and on time
• 3. All kitchen equipment is maintained to meet all applicable codes and regulations at all times.
• 4. Check food request/field trips before beginning to prepare meal utilize leftovers were possible.
• 5. Complete all tasks in a timely efficient manner.
• 6. Lifting is required, safety belt must be worn during entire shift
• 7. Effective hair restraints required, along with proper attire and shoes during work schedule.
• 8. Make sure all menu items are present on proper cart and labeled for individual including necessary diets, substitutions nourishment, supplement as diet order as prescribed at all times
• 9. Maintain accurate records prior to end of shift break log, meals substitutions.
• 10. Prep completed for next days production before shifts ends. Please notify person in charge of any needed items
• 11. Successful completion of all required training
• 12. Make sure inventory items are properly rotated and all items are returned to proper shelf, covered, dated, and labeled.
• 13. Kitchen equipment is kept up to codes at all times
• 14. Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
• 15. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• 16. Prepare food for the Metro East Elementary campus and safely transport the cook food prior to start of breakfast and lunch.
• 17. Shop for groceries for both campuses twice a month and/or as needed.