School Cafeteria Cook & Team Lead

Snelling Staffing Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking personnel for a school kitchen role responsible for cooking under supervision, ensuring nutritious and appealing meals for students. The position supports production, delivery, and service schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves supervising student workers, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with school staff. Previous kitchen experience is helpful and the work requires physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and follow standard recipes and instructions.
• Willingness to supervise student workers and maintain safety standards.
• Basic math for cash handling and measuring ingredients.
• Able to work in a fast-paced school kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food items according to recipes to meet schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery, ensure proper portioning and temperatures.
• Handle cash and tickets accurately during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and functional.
• Assist in ordering supplies and coordinating inventory.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to supervisor.
• Work well with staff, school personnel and students.

Skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Safety procedures

Sanitation standards

Teamwork

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking personnel for a school kitchen role responsible for cooking under supervision, ensuring nutritious and appealing meals for students. The position supports production, delivery, and service schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves supervising student workers, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with school staff. Previous kitchen experience is helpful and the work requires physical stamina.