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Overview

Food and Nutrition Services Head Cook - 8 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar) at Davenport Community Schools. This position oversees breakfast and lunch service at a satellite location and may heat manufacturer or district-approved prepared foods.

Site: Jefferson Elementary

School or Department: Jefferson Elementary — Food and Nutrition Services – 190 Official Calendar

Start Time: 6:15 am

End Time: 2:15 pm

Number of Hours/Day: 8 hrs / 5 days

Classification: Head Cook - Satellite

New Assignment Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: $16.74/hr

Internal Bidders: OPEN THRU 10/13/25 @ 4 P.M. Internal bidders must apply via the district website. External applicants apply online by completing the external application. External applications OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

NOTE:

This role is with Davenport Community Schools and includes responsibilities across food service operations at the satellite location and coordination with the central program.

• Responsible for serving breakfasts and lunches that meet federal, state, and District requirements.
• Oversees food service activities at the satellite location; may heat/conduct prepared foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• Orders foods and supplies.
• Supervises food service personnel; oversees food service activities at the satellite location.
• Assists in controlling food and supply costs with inventory control, proper storage and handling, and portion control.
• Maintains records (production, payroll, attendance) required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Communicates effectively with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and supervisors via person-to-person contact, phone, email, and written form; maintains good public relations.
• Inspects equipment periodically, recommending needed repairs or replacement.
• Assists in integrating the school’s food and nutrition services program into the educational program.
• Assists manager in monitoring site performance and developing improvement strategies.
• May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods, walk during the day, work in warm environments, and lift at least 46 pounds. May require climbing stairs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain Serv Safe Certification (6 months to obtain).

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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