Head Cook - Lead Kitchen for Child Nutrition

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc in Chicago seeks a Head Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for CACFP guidelines, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and cleanliness in our program facilities. The role requires at least three years of institutional cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong kitchen operations skills.

You will manage menus, assist with inventories, and coordinate meals for children enrolled in our programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some college credits preferred.
• Minimum of three years in institutional cooking or daycare/nursing home settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure timely meal service.
• Develop nutritious menus meeting dietary needs.
• Maintain inventory, ordering, and food safety compliance.
• Document meals served and CACFP reporting.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Allergen awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Video conferencing software

Electronic data systems

Job description

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc in Chicago seeks a Head Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for CACFP guidelines, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and cleanliness in our program facilities. The role requires at least three years of institutional cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong kitchen operations skills.

You will manage menus, assist with inventories, and coordinate meals for children enrolled in our programs.