School Nutrition Professional- Cook Manager- Lowell - 6.5hrs a Day

FOOD SERVICES - COOK MANAGER - 6.5 HOURS PER DAYDISTRICT WIDE - LOWELL ELEMENTARY 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY FOOD SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENTMEDIUM LEVEL COOKING SITE - OVER 300 STUDENTS FULL TIMEBENEFIT ELIGIBLEJob SummaryLead team 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 FunctionsPrepare the main dish, such as assembling food items and measuring ingredients according to standardized recipes and proper preparation instructions.Lead staff 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 equipmentCompletes all required paperwork, including all federal nutrition forms, local license and critical point control sheetsCompletes all food orders and maintains a tight control on kitchen inventory.Follow all federally required meal patterns and nutrition controlsCoordinates and prepares catering requests for in-building eventsFollows all allergen requirements and prepares all special diets as needed.Performs related work as apparent or assigned by Nutrition Services Director and CoordinatorManages and trains all assistant cooks (related to the kitchen you work in).Attend monthly training opportunities and meetingsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent customer servicePrior management experience preferredPrior staff training experience preferredWorking knowledge of material, methods, and equipment used in preparing foods on a large scale. Completed coursework, preferred.Ability to prepare food on a large scaleWorking knowledge of food values and nutritionWorking knowledge of health and safety principlesAbility to work harmoniously with fellow staffAbility to accept responsibilities as assigned Physical RequirementsAbility 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 ProcedureApply online