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First Cook - St. Cloud Area School District 742

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:56:34 PM

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Start Your Online Application Now TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Nutritional Services Supervisor, Building Principals SUPERVISION: All kitchen personnel SALARY: ? Elementary First Cook: $21.54 - $22.30/hr ? Secondary First Cook: $22.28 - $23.05/hr QUALIFICATIONS: Required ? High school diploma or equivalent ? 1-3 years'' work-related experience ? Able to obtain Certified Food Protection Manager issued by the Minnesota Department of Health Preferred ? Bilingual ? Basic cashiering skills ? Knowledge of customer service principles POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services, order, prepare, serve, record, manage, and evaluate menu items for daily breakfast and lunch production while supervising all kitchen staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Prepare daily work schedules ? Supervise and direct all kitchen personnel ? Maintain an organized kitchen environment ? Hold regular meetings with kitchen personnel ? Train new personnel ? Maintain frequent and positive communication with building administration ? Implement HACCP program procedures ? Maintain accountability for Health Department licensing ? Prepare main dishes using standardized recipes ? Prepare and serve breakfast line items ? Serve and assist students and staff ? Monitor student behaviors ? Replenish food and operate ovens during serving lines ? Serve foods that reflect and support all student cultures ? Assist Kitchen Helpers with daily functions as needed ? Maintain food and supply inventory ? Check in and stock food and supply shipments ? Complete daily production records ? Record information for special functions ? Maintain updated allergy information and order food according to District allergy guidelines ? Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: ? Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, repetitive motions, bending, and twisting ? Lifting up to 40 pounds and/or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information . For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online
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TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

 

REPORTS TO:

Nutritional Services Supervisor, Building Principals

 

SUPERVISION:

All kitchen personnel

 

SALARY:

    Elementary First Cook: $21.54 - $22.30/hr
    Secondary First Cook: $22.28 - $23.05/hr

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required
    High school diploma or equivalent
    1-3 years'' work-related experience
    Able to obtain Certified Food Protection Manager issued by the Minnesota Department of Health

 

Preferred
    Bilingual
    Basic cashiering skills
    Knowledge of customer service principles

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services, order, prepare, serve, record, manage, and evaluate menu items for daily breakfast and lunch production while supervising all kitchen staff.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Prepare daily work schedules
    Supervise and direct all kitchen personnel
    Maintain an organized kitchen environment
    Hold regular meetings with kitchen personnel
    Train new personnel
    Maintain frequent and positive communication with building administration
    Implement HACCP program procedures
    Maintain accountability for Health Department licensing
    Prepare main dishes using standardized recipes
    Prepare and serve breakfast line items
    Serve and assist students and staff
    Monitor student behaviors
    Replenish food and operate ovens during serving lines
    Serve foods that reflect and support all student cultures
    Assist Kitchen Helpers with daily functions as needed
    Maintain food and supply inventory
    Check in and stock food and supply shipments
    Complete daily production records
    Record information for special functions
    Maintain updated allergy information and order food according to District allergy guidelines
    Other duties as assigned

 

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

    Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, repetitive motions, bending, and twisting
    Lifting up to 40 pounds and/or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

 

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

 

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

 

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

 

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org



St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online