Head Cook
: Job Details :

Position Type: Food Services/Cook Date Posted: 5/28/2025 Location: North Mac Food Service Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/01/2025 Position: Head Cook Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of balanced meal planning established by state and federal guidelines

Must have food an Illinois Food Handler's license

Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities

Criminal background checks are required

Reports to: Building Principals Contract Year: Subject to individual contract Salary: Subject to collective bargaining agreement The Basic Function of this position:

To be responsible for supervising the cooks

To be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving breakfast and lunch to the students and staff in the building

To be responsible for the cleanliness of the lunchroom facilities and equipment

Perform all duties assigned by the administration

Major Responsibilities:

Supervision

Menu Planning

Procurement of Supplies

Food Preparation and Service

Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment

Record Keeping

Miscellaneous

Major Responsibility No. 1: Supervision Key Duties:

Provide input to building principal on daily performance of cooks and cafeteria staff as requested

Supervise the cafeteria staff on a daily basis

Obtain substitute cooks as needed

Major Responsibility No. 2: Menu Planning Key Duties:

Coordinate with administration to prepare a four-week menu plan in advance in accordance with state and federal guidelines

Prepare alternate daily menus for use when circumstances require change

Major Responsibility No. 3: Procurement of Supplies Key Duties:

Order government commodities and other supplies

Be responsible for the necessary produce, groceries, and supplies being available in the cafeteria

Major Responsibility No. 4: Food Preparation and Service Key Duties:

Direct lunch preparation

Assist with food preparation

Assist with serving lunch

Oversee dish washing

Begin following day's food preparation, as needed

Major Responsibility No. 5: Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment Key Duties:

Be responsible for monitoring the proper cleaning and care of all equipment (stoves, mixers, steam tables, dishwasher, sinks, refrigerators, etc.)

Be responsible for monitoring the cleanliness of all work surfaces and kitchen floors

Be responsible for compliance with state health and safety codes

Be responsible for obtaining maintenance service for equipment

Be responsible for requisitioning needed equipment

Major Responsibility No. 6: Record Keeping Key Duties:

Maintain an inventory of government commodities

Maintain a weekly inventory of food and supplies

Verify and sign invoices of commodities and supplies when delivered

Major Responsibility No. 7: Miscellaneous Key Duties:

Provide the services of one lunchroom staff member in the kitchen if an outside group uses the facility, as requested

Prepare food for special banquets or other events and activities as requested by administration

Assist teachers with special food or facility requests, when possible

Check the security of the equipment and facility prior to leaving

Supervise student workers in the cafeteria

Perform related duties as required and/or assigned by administration