Cook III/Cafe Manager (To begin 2026-2027 SY) 6:00am-2:00pm
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.75 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Lincoln County Schools is a well-established public school district dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities across its schools, including Duval PK-8, where this position is located. The district emphasizes the importance of a supportive and healthy school environment, which extends beyond academics to include comprehensive nutrition and cafeteria services. With a commitment to student well-being, the district ensures that its cafeterias operate efficiently and provide nutritious meals in a clean and welcoming atmosphere. The focus on food safety, quality, proper supervision, and inventory management underscores the district's holistic approach to fostering student health and academic success.
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Job Requirements
- Must have obtained a High School diploma or GED
- Successful passage of the State Competency Test for Cooks or holds or has held the classification as a cook
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Ability to properly supervise and maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas
- Knowledge of menu preparation
- Ability to maintain inventory and record keeping
- Must obtain a food handler's card
- Ability to supervise and prepare large quantities of food
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful passage of the State Competency Test for Cooks or holds or has held the classification as a cook
- Knowledge of menu preparation
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Ability to properly supervise and properly clean kitchen area
- Ability in inventory and record keeping
- Food handler's card
- Ability to supervise and prepare large quantities of food producing a quality product
- Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with others
Job Duties
- Supervises assigns and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment
- Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen including trash and garbage collection in a sanitary fashion
- Checks food shipments into the school signing invoices only after each order has been verified
- Determines the quantities of each food to be prepared daily
- Determines the size of serving to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served
- Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested uniform recipes and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served
- Records all food requisitions from the storeroom and records all meals served designating with or without milk
- Oversees the locking of the storeroom and the maintaining of a correct monthly inventory
- Orders on a weekly basis all necessary supplies
- Reports immediately to the principal any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or the cafeteria premises
- Confers with the building principal regarding any personnel problems
- Reports to the Nutritionist any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
- Supervises the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes silverware and utensils
- Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies
- Assumes responsibility for the security of revenue from cafeteria services until it has been turned over to proper authorities
- Assigns directs plans and supervises the work of cafeteria employees
- Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks
- Inspects the kitchen cooking and mixing utensils and employees for cleanliness and sanitary purposes
- Assumes responsibility for checking that all equipment in the cafeteria area is in safe working condition and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs or replacements are needed
- Maintains records on food and supplies received and used
- Participates in scheduled in-service training appropriate for position
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building supervisor or the nutritionist
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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