Head Cook

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Cafeteria/Cook
• Date Posted: 1/9/2026
• Location:
  
  North Penn-Liberty High School
• Date Available:
  
  26/27 SY
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Oversee kitchen and cafeteria to include the management of time, people and product independently and effectively. Responsible for the oversight of the food service department (at a particular site).

• Prepares and cooks all meals. Requests assistance from Assistant Cook, as needed.
• Reviews menu, menu instructions and production records prior to the day of service.
• Reviews method of preparation with appropriate staff and prepares ahead, as needed.
• Orders and receives daily or weekly food, beverage and supplies, stores properly.
• Supervises and schedules the production of food items and use of proper equipment.
• Ensures that the kitchen is fully staffed.
• Checks the quality and temperature of food prior to service. Makes necessary adjustments and maintains corresponding documentation, as necessary.
• Maintains accurate completion and maintenance of daily production records.
• Prepares monthly inventory of all on-site products and supplies.
• Complete end of the month billing, safety checklists and HACCP logs.
• Oversees the program in accordance with federal, state, local and board requirements.
• Practices safe food preparation, care of equipment, and strong sanitation standards.
• Maintains purchase records and reports, an inventory database, and compile orders.

• Ensures completion of kitchen duties and responsibilities to include filling in other positions as necessary.
• Provides update to Director of Food and Nutrition regarding all practical concerns and problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition.

• Some experience preferred
• High school diploma necessary
• Attend Safe Server course
• Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals is necessary
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
• Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Act 24 of 2011
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing no more than 75 lbs.
• Ability to mostly stand, walk or move throughout the workday

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.

• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to receive oral communication and convey details or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

• Ability to use/operate kitchen equipment

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)