High School Head Cook

High School Head Cook JobID: 1401 Position Type: Cafeteria/Head Cook Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Fieldcrest High School Date Available: 08/11/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Fieldcrest CUSD 6 is seeking a head cook for the High School building. Salary and Benefit Infomration can be found at: https://www.unit6.org/employment_opportunities/salary___benefit_information Hours are anticipated to be 7.5 hours per day and require flexibility. Qualifications: Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of tasks in the fulfillment of the assigned responsibilities. Experience with school food service or the equivalent in food service in other institutions and/or firms helpful but not required. Specialized training in dietetics, food service, and management preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Required clearances: Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician. State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check in compliance with state code and district policy requirements. (A fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Violent Offender Against Youth Database (when available) will be performed on the successful candidate as required by State law. Each newly hired employee must complete an Immigration and Naturalization Service Form as required by federal law. The District retains the right to discharge any employee whose criminal background investigation reveals a conviction for committing or attempting to commit any of the offenses outlined in Section 5/21-23a of The School Code or who falsifies, or omits facts from, his or her employment application or other employment documents.) Food service sanitation certification � otherwise qualified candidates can be trained prior to beginning work. Training as required by law as necessary. Required skills: Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds during the daily performance of the position Able to sit, stand, kneel, walk, carry objects, and use hand and power tools as necessary to adequately complete essential elements of the position Able to write and speak or otherwise adequately communicate in order to notify others of imminent danger, complete reports and communicate with supervisor, subordinates, students and other persons in the workplace Able to organize work in order to complete assigned tasks Brief Description of Position: Functions as the food service director for the building Maintains responsibility for providing each student and staff member, as desired, the opportunity to receive a nutritious and tasteful meal in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring Maintains proper food preparation and sanitation procedures Maintains accurate records and reports Must be cooperative with teachers, students, parents and community members Must be responsible in securing the kitchen and equipment at all times Must be willing to work additional hours when requested Performance Responsibilities: Implements and maintains a nutritional food program for students and staff, including breakfast and lunch daily when school is in session. Assesses foods and prepares lunch menus which include the nutritional requirements of meals as required by state and federal law/rules. Maintains documentation of Federal and State requirements and reports as required by federal, state, or local law/rule or by supervisor. Completes other necessary clerical duties as required to complete the duties of head cook. Maintains and monitors the point of sale service and meal tracking systems. Rigorously follows and enforces all standards and controls for safety in the food service area. Directs all food service workers in daily tasks. Works with food service workers in order to accomplish the goals established in this job description. Maintains food service sanitation certification, as well as any other certification that may be required by law or the district. As needed, receives…