Weekday School Cook — 7am–2pm, Balanced Schedule & Benefits

Lunchtime Solutions Inc.; Baltic (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

School-year schedule

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meals

Limited medical plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is seeking a dependable, team-focused Cook to join our school food service program at Baltic School District.

This on-site role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule from 7am to 2pm, with the opportunity to work with students in a positive environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, assisting with daily meal operations, maintaining food safety, and supporting a collaborative kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals by following provided recipes and ensure everything is ready for scheduled serving times.
• Support daily meal operations by assisting with forecasting, preparing special diet items, helping with special events, and stocking/serving menu items during service.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following HHFKA serving guidelines, completing HACCP logs and production records, and monitoring participation trends.
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly through regular cleaning, organizing storage areas using FIFO practices, and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers to ensure smooth operations and great service.
• Contribute to team growth by helping train new staff and filling in in other roles when needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical stamina

Job description

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is seeking a dependable, team-focused Cook to join our school food service program at Baltic School District.

This on-site role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule from 7am to 2pm, with the opportunity to work with students in a positive environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, assisting with daily meal operations, maintaining food safety, and supporting a collaborative kitchen team.