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St. Cloud School District 742
First Cook
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,788 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
First Cook St. Cloud School District 742 life insurance, vision insurance United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud Aug 26, 2026 TYPE
OF POSITION
Hourly Hours may vary based on program needsREPORTS TO
Nutritional Services Supervisor, Building PrincipalsSUPERVISION
All kitchen personnelSALARY:
Elementary First Cook:
$21.54 - $22.30/hrSecondary First Cook:
$22.28 - $23.05/hrQUALIFICATIONS
Required- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years' work-related experience
- Certified Food Protection Manager issued by the Minnesota Department of Health Preferred
- Bilingual
- Basic cashiering skills
- Knowledge of customer service principles
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services, order, prepare, serve, record, manage, and evaluate menu items for daily breakfast and lunch production while supervising all kitchen staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepare daily work schedules
- Supervise and direct all kitchen personnel
- Maintain an organized kitchen environment
- Hold regular meetings with kitchen personnel
- Train new personnel
- Maintain frequent and positive communication with building administration
- Implement HACCP program procedures
- Maintain accountability for Health Department licensing
- Prepare main dishes using standardized recipes
- Prepare and serve breakfast line items
- Serve and assist students and staff
- Monitor student behaviors
- Replenish food and operate ovens during serving lines
- Serve foods that reflect and support all student cultures
- Assist Kitchen Helpers with daily functions as needed
- Maintain food and supply inventory
- Check in and stock food and supply shipments
- Complete daily production records
- Record information for special functions
- Maintain updated allergy information and order food according to District allergy guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Frequent:
walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, repetitive motions, bending, and twisting- Lifting up to 40 pounds and/or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week- . This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
- Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance