School Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals & Safe Prep

taherinternal; 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 while following recipes and dietary guidelines. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaboration with kitchen and nutrition personnel to meet daily meal production goals.

Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional food service, English communication skills, and knowledge of food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Ability to speak and understand English to follow instructions.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and ability to handle kitchen tools safely.
• Capability 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 and prevent contamination.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, cooking equipment, and workstations.
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring supplies and reporting shortages to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with team members and school staff to coordinate meal service and accommodate special dietary requests.

Skills

Food prep

Manual dexterity

English proficiency

Stamina

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety or culinary arts certification

Job description

Stoughton High School is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff while following recipes and dietary guidelines. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaboration with kitchen and nutrition personnel to meet daily meal production goals.

Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional food service, English communication skills, and knowledge of food safety standards.