School Cafeteria Cook - Weekday Day Shift, Free Meal

Lunchtime Solutions; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings & weekends off

School-year schedule

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal each shift

Limited medical benefit plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Cook to join our school food service program at Madison School District. The on-site role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule (6:30am–2pm) with no late nights, holidays, or weekends and a strong emphasis on a healthy work-life balance.

You will prepare nutritious meals following provided recipes, support daily meal operations, and maintain food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals by following provided recipes and ensure everything is ready for scheduled serving times
• Support daily meal operations by assisting with forecasting, preparing special diet items, helping with special events, and stocking/serving menu items during service
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following HHFKA serving guidelines, completing HACCP logs and production records, and monitoring participation trends
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly through regular cleaning, organizing storage areas using FIFO practices, and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers to ensure smooth operations and great service
• Contribute to team growth by helping train new staff and filling in in other roles when needed

Skills

Food service experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Follow recipes

Dependability

Job description

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Cook to join our school food service program at Madison School District. The on-site role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule (6:30am–2pm) with no late nights, holidays, or weekends and a strong emphasis on a healthy work-life balance.

You will prepare nutritious meals following provided recipes, support daily meal operations, and maintain food safety standards.