Cook Lead – Hutchinson, MN

Hutchinson Public School District is looking for a team player to join us for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond as a Cook Lead in our kitchens.  

Enjoy a purposeful, active and rewarding career.  Inspire and educate students on healthier food choices to improve their  lifestyle habits for a better future.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Supervisor and/or the Assistant Production Supervisor at a specific kitchen in a fast-paced team environment.
• Oversee and train staff to maintain a steady work flow of operations to ensure that all meals are prepared, cooked, and served in accordance with standardized recipes and guideline compliance.
• Ensure food safety standards for preparation, storage, and serving of food are maintained. 
• Maintain inventory and production records. 
• Cook and prepare student meals as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• School food service and culinary experience is strongly preferred. 
• Food Protection Manager License is preferred but must be obtained once hired 
• SNA Level 2 certification required and Level 3 certification must be attained in a timely manner.
• Customer service skills are essential to this position.
• Ability to work with others as a team is required as teamwork is crucial to the efficiency of the kitchens. 
• Computer experience is preferred. 

Please submit your online application at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2034. 

Questions? Contact Lesli Mueller, Director of Child Nutrition at lesli.mueller@isd423.org

Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.