School Lunch Prep Cook — Mon–Fri, Free Meals & Benefits

Lunchtime Solutions; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings & weekends off

School-year schedule

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free meals

Medical benefits (5+ hrs)

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support our school food service program. You’ll prep simple menu items, serve students, and keep the kitchen clean and organized on a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

This on-site role offers a collaborative team environment, the chance to impact students’ day, and benefits like a free meal each shift, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within the school nutrition program.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items by following recipes and ensure meals are ready for serving times.
• Help keep the kitchen clean and organized, including storage areas and HACCP logs.
• Maintain food safety and compliance with basic logs and production records.
• Communicate supply needs and feedback to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and assist with prep lists.
• Assist teammates and train new team members as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Physical stamina

Job description

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support our school food service program. You’ll prep simple menu items, serve students, and keep the kitchen clean and organized on a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

This on-site role offers a collaborative team environment, the chance to impact students’ day, and benefits like a free meal each shift, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within the school nutrition program.