School Kitchen Lead Cook — Fresh Meals, Fast Service

Applitrack; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Streamwood, IL seeks a Kitchen Lead responsible for receiving, storing, and preparing meals daily under NSLP/SBP guidelines. You will supervise food handling, ensure sanitation, and support the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary certification preferred, and CPFM certification with eligibility by start of the second term. Prior leadership in a school kitchen is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Must possess CPFM certification or obtain by start of second term.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized workspace at all times.
• Handle and store food and supplies properly.
• Perform and document temperature and sanitation checks per policy.
• Prepare weekly projections to order food and supplies for menus.
• Use correct measuring and serving utensils for accurate portions.
• Maintain production data reports daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ensure dishwashing meets district sanitation standards.
• Create and execute scratch or speed-scratch recipes meeting NSLP/SBP.
• Memorize and prepare basic ingredients or meals as required.
• Ensure serving lines offer equal menu choices for all students.
• Train back-up employee in Cook responsibilities.
• Assist with serving and cashiering as needed.
• Maintain a system of accountability.
• Focus on product presentation and quality per policy.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure timely meal service.
• Provide supervisor support to Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification or degree

Certified Professional Food Manager Certification

Job description

Applitrack in Streamwood, IL seeks a Kitchen Lead responsible for receiving, storing, and preparing meals daily under NSLP/SBP guidelines. You will supervise food handling, ensure sanitation, and support the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary certification preferred, and CPFM certification with eligibility by start of the second term. Prior leadership in a school kitchen is expected.