Lead School Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 is seeking a Head Cook for the 2026-2027 school year to plan, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff in the cafeteria. The role includes ordering food and supplies, maintaining records, and supervising Cooks under the Director of Food Services.

Qualifications require 5 years of school food service experience, prior work as an assistant to Head Cook, and a current Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate. Strong supervisory and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior school food service experience.
• Experience as assistant to Head Cook.
• Holds a current Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate.
• Ability to plan workload, forecast requirements and coordinate food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods by using standardized recipes, accepted food production methods and appropriate school kitchen equipment.
• Directs the work of Cooks.
• Assists the Director of Food Services in preparing orders for food and supplies.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service and food quality.

Skills

Supervision

Teamwork

Food service coordination

Communication

Training others

Forecasting

Education

Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate

Tools

School kitchen equipment

Job description

Dunlap School District #323 is seeking a Head Cook for the 2026-2027 school year to plan, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff in the cafeteria. The role includes ordering food and supplies, maintaining records, and supervising Cooks under the Director of Food Services.

Qualifications require 5 years of school food service experience, prior work as an assistant to Head Cook, and a current Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate. Strong supervisory and organizational skills are essential.