School Cafeteria Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Prep

taherjobs; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton High School is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role requires efficient kitchen management, adherence to recipes and dietary guidelines, and strong collaboration with kitchen staff and nutrition personnel.

You will help meet daily meal production goals, handle food safely, maintain cleanliness, and accommodate special dietary needs. This is a full-time, on-site position in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Ability to speak and understand English to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and safe handling of kitchen tools.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during meal preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and nutritional guidelines.
• Ensure all food is handled safely and stored properly to maintain freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring supplies and reporting shortages to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff to coordinate meal service and accommodate dietary requests.

Skills

Food preparation

Manual dexterity

English proficiency

Kitchen safety

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Stoughton High School is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role requires efficient kitchen management, adherence to recipes and dietary guidelines, and strong collaboration with kitchen staff and nutrition personnel.

You will help meet daily meal production goals, handle food safely, maintain cleanliness, and accommodate special dietary needs. This is a full-time, on-site position in Wisconsin.