Lead School Food Service Cook & Trainer

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools seeks a skilled food service lead with a background in school nutrition. The role involves preparing and serving meals, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lunchroom environment.

Responsibilities include menu planning support, training of trainees, and coordinating with supervisors on inventory, ordering, and daily cash handling to maintain accurate records and timely service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3 years progressively knowledgeable and skilled food service experience preferred.
• Must pass written and practical culinary test in Nutrition, culinary skills, quantity food preparation, and use of equipment or be eligible for certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers in a timely, courteous, and empathetic manner.
• Lead worker capacity; train and guide trainees and staff.
• Perform food preparation, setup, service, and cleanup in multiple areas (snack bar, salad bar, cashiering, baking).
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and daily accounting tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County Public Schools seeks a skilled food service lead with a background in school nutrition. The role involves preparing and serving meals, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lunchroom environment.

Responsibilities include menu planning support, training of trainees, and coordinating with supervisors on inventory, ordering, and daily cash handling to maintain accurate records and timely service.