School Lunch Head Cook - Lead Nutrition Services

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Food Service Head Cook for Hayes Elementary. The role supports breakfast and lunch service meeting federal/state/district standards and oversees satellite location activities.

The position involves supervising food service staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining sanitation and records. Strong communication with students, faculty, and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and ServSafe certification.
• Experience in school food service or a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for serving breakfasts and lunches which meet federal, state and District requirements.
• 2. Oversees food service activities at satellite location; may heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• 3. Orders foods and supplies.
• 4. Supervises food service personnel. Oversees food service activities at the satellite location.
• 5. Assists in control of food and supply costs within inventory control, proper storage and handling, and portion control.
• 6. Maintains records (including production, payroll and attendance) required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• 7. Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• 8. Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, parents, fellow workers and supervisors personally, via phone, email and in writing. Maintains good public relations.
• 9. Inspects equipment periodically, recommending needed repairs or replacement.
• 10. Assists in making the school food and nutrition services program an integral part of the educational program.
• 11. Assists manager in monitoring site performance and developing improvement strategies.
• 12. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• 13. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Food Service Head Cook for Hayes Elementary. The role supports breakfast and lunch service meeting federal/state/district standards and oversees satellite location activities.

The position involves supervising food service staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining sanitation and records. Strong communication with students, faculty, and families is essential.