School Nutrition Professional- Cook Manager- 6.5hrs a Day- Lincoln Education Center

FOOD SERVICES - COOK MANAGER - 6.5 HOURS PER DAY
DISTRICT WIDE - LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER 
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
FOOD SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT
SMALL LEVEL COOKING SITE- UNDER 150 STUDENTS
FULL TIME
BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

JOB SUMMARY: 
Leads kitchen in procuring and preparing food, serving lines, cafeteria/kitchen clean up, and point of sale. Complete all required paperwork and follow strict HACCP, local and federal controls. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Prepare the main dish, such as assembling food items and measuring ingredients according to standardized recipes and proper preparation instructions.
• Leads kitchen site in scratch cooking and baking when necessary.
• Supervise and serve lunches to students and staff, including setting up serving line (i.e., milk, utensils, supplies), arranging food attractively, dishing up the proper food portions, and ensuring correct food temperatures.
• Performs cafeteria clean up activities, including setting up and operating the dishwasher to clean dirty dishes, utensils, pots and pans; putting away dishes, utensils, pans, napkins, supplies, etc.; collecting trays and assisting in the tray room; and wiping off tables/counters and sanitizing food service equipment
• Completes all required paperwork, including all federal nutrition forms, local license and critical point control sheets
• Completes all food orders and maintains a tight control on kitchen inventory.
• Follow all federally required meal patterns and nutrition controls
• Coordinates and prepares catering requests for in-building events
• Follows all allergen requirements and prepares all special diets as needed.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned by Nutrition Services Director and Coordinator
• Attend monthly training opportunities and meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service
• Prior management experience preferred
• Prior staff training experience preferred
• Working knowledge of material, methods, and equipment used in preparing foods on a large scale. Completed coursework, preferred.
• Ability to prepare food on a large scale
• Working knowledge of food values and nutrition
• Working knowledge of health and safety principles
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow staff
• Ability to accept responsibilities as assigned 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb up and down on a short step-ladder or stool.
• Ability to lift cases of food weighing from up to 50 pounds.
• Lift and organize grocery order in the cooler/freezer with help from custodial staff if assistance is needed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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