Head Cook- Sweeney Elementary

Shakopee Public Schools; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakopee Public Schools seeks a Head Cook for Sweeney Elementary School. The position involves ordering food, supervising staff, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Candidates should have a High School diploma, Child Nutrition Certification, and related food service experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA & VEBA

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Accidental Injury & Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

PERA Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Three years related food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quantity cooking protocols and state food requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Order food and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Coordinate staff tasks and supervise food service workers.
• Monitor health and safety in food preparation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Child Nutrition Certification at Level 3

Job description

Position Type:
Food Service/ Head Cook

Date Posted:
6/9/2025

Location:
Sweeney Elementary School

Date Available:
Fall 2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Order food and supplies for school. Maintain Inventory. Ascertain accuracy of food order and submit to Food Service Director weekly.

Coordinate work and provide assistance to staff. Assign tasks and schedule work to ensure all duties are covered. Supervise Food Service Workers during production time. Monitor and evaluate work performed and provide problem-solving assistance. Provide orientation and training to new employees or substitutes. Communicate and treat others with respect. Provide support to staff as needed. Attend continuing education seminars and present information to district staff.

Prepare Foods. Organize equipment and supplies as needed. Sequence preparation tasks according to time needed for cooking. Use time available to plan/prepare ahead for the next day or two.

Maintain all regulatory record keeping and complete required reports. Maintain daily production reports. Maintain reports on participation, food usage and meal evaluations. Maintain inventory and ensure FIFO rule.

Assist with special projects. Assist with planning of special events such as banquets and luncheons. Attend out of district in services pertaining to food service.

Monitor health and safety conditions. Ensure that all HACCP regulations are followed. Give technical assistance in food preparation procedures. Provide direction to staff in maintaining health standards and monitor food preparation and serving to ensure appropriate temperatures are maintained.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA&VEBA

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Accidental Injury & Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 8paid holidays.

PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution.

403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment.

Description:
Head Cook at Sweeney Elementary. 7.5hours/day on student days.

Job Summary:

• Order food and supplies for school. Maintain Inventory. Ascertain accuracy of food order and submit to Food Service Director weekly.
• Coordinate work and provide assistance to staff. Assign tasks and schedule work to ensure all duties are covered. Supervise Food Service Workers during production time. Monitor and evaluate work performed and provide problem-solving assistance. Provide orientation and training to new employees or substitutes. Communicate and treat others with respect. Provide support to staff as needed. Attend continuing education seminars and present information to district staff.
• Prepare Foods. Organize equipment and supplies as needed. Sequence preparation tasks according to time needed for cooking. Use time available to plan/prepare ahead for the next day or two.
• Maintain all regulatory record keeping and complete required reports. Maintain daily production reports. Maintain reports on participation, food usage and meal evaluations. Maintain inventory and ensure FIFO rule.
• Assist with special projects. Assist with planning of special events such as banquets and luncheons. Attend out of district in services pertaining to food service.
• Monitor health and safety conditions. Ensure that all HACCP regulations are followed. Give technical assistance in food preparation procedures. Provide direction to staff in maintaining health standards and monitor food preparation and serving to ensure appropriate temperatures are maintained.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Child Nutrition Certification at Level 3required- must be certified at Level 4 within 1 year.
Three years related food service experience preferred.
Knowledge of quantity cooking protocol, knowledge of state food requirements, supervisory skills, demonstrated written and verbal skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Office, demonstrated record keeping and organizational skills, ability to set priorities and to complete tasks and meet deadlines despite constant interruptions.
Person considered for this position will be a lead worker, be able to accept change and be very flexible. Ability to work closely with others as a team is very important. A positive attitude is necessary.

Working Conditions:
This position involves standing for 7.5 hours, bending, lifting, hot wet environment in dishroom.
Push/pull carts, lift cases of 30# or more.

Pay & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $25.43 - $29.52 per hour, based on experience. A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following-

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• HSA&VEBA
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 8paid holidays.
• PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution.
• 403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment.

Application Procedure:
Apply on-line athttp://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/under posting 6335.

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.