Head Cook

Teach Iowa Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District - Coon Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5951879

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:08 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 1, 2026

COON RAPIDS-BAYARD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Head Cook

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

Summary: Oversees the food service program in a single site program according to policies and procedures and federal/state requirements. Provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met. Has the overall responsibility of assisting with the preparation and serving of meal components for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.

• Supervisor of kitchen
• Purchase and maintain an inventory of all foods, supplies and equipment
• Plan and supervise the preparation and serving of menus
• Check all bills and purchase orders for accuracy before presenting them to Business Manager for payment
• Ensures that established sanitation and safety standards are maintained
• Ensures HACCP paperwork is completed daily and all regulations are followed
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and serving of food
• Interacts with students, other personnel and the public
• Cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items
• Adheres to sanitation and safety practices, which comply with State, County and District requirements and codes, which includes to the receiving , storing, handling, preparing and serving of food products, and the general cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen food service equipment, supplies and utensils. This also includes, but may not be limited to checking work areas for safety hazards, removing safety hazards from work area, reporting safety hazards
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• May operate cash register/point of sale device during serving periods as needed
• Collects, records, and reports quantities used, amounts produced, amounts left over and meal counts accurately in compliance with District and government regulations
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction through preparing and merchandising meals in an attractive manner
• Offers and serves correct portions to comply with District and National School Breakfast and Lunch Program standards
• Maintains standards for sanitation and cleanliness by following standards for “clean as you go” and scheduled routing cleaning. Cleaning duties may include, but are not limited to equipment utensils, serving area, dining area, floors walls, baseboards, and storage areas
• Assist in proper labeling, dating and rotation of product in dry storage, coolers and freezers
• Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products
• Assists in cooking, preparation and service of food
• Attends training and development classes and work site meetings ars required by the Food Service Director, and the District Administration
• Assists in cross training of employees as required by the Food Service Director
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; ability to perform job safely
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and community
• Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job and communicate the same to the community
• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation
• Adhere to applicable state and federal…