Cook Lead – Hutchinson, MN

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Supervisor and/or the Assistant Production Supervisor 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. 

 Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Training reimbursement
  • Up to $50 per year to obtain and maintain Level I, II, or III food service certification.
  • Must be able to complete ServSafe, attain Food Protection Manager’s certificate and SNA level training. Ample time is provided to attain certifications.
• $350 uniform allowance each school year
• Receive a free lunch each day

Please submit your online application at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2137. 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.