Cook Manager

12-Month Cook Manager Early Childhood Learning Center/Soaring Eagles Daycare 7 Hours/Day

• Independently manage the Early Childhood Learning Center and Soaring Eagles Daycare kitchen.
• Coordinate and ensure the planning, preparation, and service of nutritious meals and snacks that meet federal and state nutrition guidelines.
• Provide oversight for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food safety, inventory management, ordering, recordkeeping, and sanitation.
• Demonstrate the leadership, organization, and communication skills necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the food service program at the site.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.

Position Available July 2026

• Independently manage the Early Childhood Learning Center and Soaring Eagles Daycare kitchen.
• Coordinate and ensure the planning, preparation, and service of nutritious meals and snacks that meet federal and state nutrition guidelines.
• Provide oversight for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food safety, inventory management, ordering, recordkeeping, and sanitation.
• Demonstrate the leadership, organization, and communication skills necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the food service program at the site.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks that meet USDA School Nutrition Program and CACFP meal pattern requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable USDA, MDE, MDH, and HACCP food safety regulations.
• Order food, milk, supplies, and small equipment while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing waste.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store food and supplies following food safety standards.
• Prepare meals using standardized recipes and appropriate portion sizes.
• Maintain accurate food production records, meal counts, temperature logs, sanitizer logs, inventory records, and other required documentation.
• Monitor food quality, proper time and temperature controls, and sanitation practices throughout food preparation and service.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work areas, utensils, and storage areas according to established procedures.
• Monitor inventory and rotate stock using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Report equipment maintenance needs and facility concerns to the Food Service Director.
• Communicate effectively with the Food Service Director, daycare staff, vendors, and district personnel.
• Assist with special meals, catering, or other Food Service Department activities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of experience in a school food service program preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job-related field.
• Minnesota Dept. of Health Certified Food Protection Manager Certification or ability to obtain.

• Union contract hourly range based on education, experience, and qualifications: $18.51 - $22.31
• The following salary range is based on the  school year union contract; these amounts will be subject to change/increase once the new contract is settled.

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