Head Cook, Elk River, MN, Posted 5/12/26

Head Cook, Elk River, MN, Posted 5/12/26 Diocese of Saint Cloud

• Elk River, MN Diocese of Saint Cloud
• May 12, 2026 Head Cook St. Andrew Catholic School
• Elk River, MN Full-Time; M-F 6:30 am
• 1:30 pm.

Position starts August 2026.

Reports To:

Principal Job Summary:

The position of Head Cook will oversee and provide daily nutritious breakfast and hot lunches on all days school is in session, ensure sanitation and safety standards, oversee and participate in all aspects of the program, accounting, and reporting, supervise food service staff members, work collaboratively with vendors and work cooperatively with staff to provide and efficient and effective Christian environment.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals for breakfast and hot lunch, that are satisfying and promote healthy eating options for the students
• Create menus that meet or exceed the nutritional guidelines established by the USDA and School Nutrition Program following State and Federal guidelines
• Train and supervise other Breakfast & Hot Lunch Program staff, cafeteria assistants and volunteers
• Maintains kitchen equipment and monitors refrigerators and freezers
• Calculate food and supply requirements, place orders for supplies and receive shipments from vendors
• Oversee tracking and recording lunch accounts when students receive breakfast or lunch
• Ensure all work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, maintaining compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

Education

• Completion of the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate Examination prior to start date
• Certified Food Manager license issued by State of Minnesota prior to start date Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in school or commercial kitchens Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of quantity food preparation and service, including proper heating and holding temperatures, ensuring quality and safety
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly
• Proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Compensation:

$20.60

• $25.

24/hour; benefits include health, dental, vision and insurance offerings; participation in retirement program

To Apply:

Email letter of interest and resume to Deacon Kent Yoder at kenty@saint-andrew.net

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6834077777

Job URL:

https://stcdio.org/human-resources/job-openings/catholic-school-job-openings/

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.33219909667969

Job Lng:

• 93.

56649780273438

Job County:

Sherburne County

Job Education:

Less than high school

Job Skills:

Organizational skills

Job Hash:

4352383883