School Cafeteria Kitchen Lead

South Newton School Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Cook at South Newton School Corporation collaborates with the Food Service Director to ensure continuity and quality in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across school cafeterias. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, verifying food quality, and ensuring sanitary facilities while guiding staff in daily duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling procedures and sanitation.
• Experience in a school lunch program or similar food service environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and production records.

Responsibilities

• Inform Food Service Director of attendance or personnel problems.
• Ensure proper attire and personal hygiene for staff per safety regulations.
• Brief substitute cooks on duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate important information to staff via meetings or postings.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary facilities; report maintenance needs.
• Assist in equipment use and maintenance as needed.
• Submit non-food supply requests; manage food orders weekly.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Head Cook at South Newton School Corporation collaborates with the Food Service Director to ensure continuity and quality in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across school cafeterias. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, verifying food quality, and ensuring sanitary facilities while guiding staff in daily duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of food safety and sanitation.