Prep Cook

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals every shift

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Limited medical benefit plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Prep Cook to join our school food service program at Lake City School District. You will prep menu items, assist during meal service, keep a clean kitchen, and help maintain food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Enjoy a Monday–Friday day schedule with on-site work and opportunities to grow within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and prep items for serving times.
• Support HACCP logs and daily production records.
• Maintain food safety and a clean workspace.
• Communicate supply needs and feedback to team.
• Stock and serve during meal service.
• Assist with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Help train new team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items by following recipes and ensure meals are ready for serving times.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, including storage areas and records.
• Maintain food safety through basic logs and safe workspace practices.
• Communicate supply needs and feedback to team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and assist with prep lists.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Dependability

Customer service

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Location: On-site at Lake City School District
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7am-2pm

Pay Range: $14-15.00 per hour

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Prep Cook to join our school food service program. In this role you’ll keep meal service running smoothly by helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. It’s an active, team‑focused role that makes a real impact on students’ day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare menu items by following recipes while ensuring meals are ready for serving times and supporting special diets and events.
• Help keep the kitchen clean and organized, including storage areas, using FIFO practices, and complete HACCP logs and daily production records.
• Maintain food safety and compliance Follow food‑safety steps, complete basic logs, assist with production records and help maintain a safe workspace.
• Communicate supply needs, customer feedback, and updates to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Jump in where needed from helping teammates, training new team members and assisting when someone is out.

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy

As a new customer of Lunchtime Solutions, we have appreciated their professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness during the transition process. Their team has been proactive in addressing our needs, ensuring a smooth implementation, and providing high-quality meal options that meet the expectations of our students and staff.