Vacancy Details
Head Cook
Harvest Intermediate School
1
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Becky Terry
Business Manager
608/842-6511
Position Details
11/30/2026
25.99
6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Full Time
DeForest Area School District is located just ten miles northeast of Madison in Dane County. We offer outstanding facilities and competitive salary and benefits. A school year position from 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. is available. The current assignment is at Harvest Intermediate School.
Duties include guiding the overall food and nutrition services at building level; assisting in the supervision and training of personnel; monitoring inventory; forecasting daily meal numbers for breakfast and lunch; ordering supplies; prepare food for school meals, which includes operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, mixers, processors and other equipment and utensils; monitor food storage and food preparation for compliance with sanitation and safety standards; oversee and help clean and sanitize preparation, storage and serving areas and equipment; monitor equipment operation; maintain accurate records and documentation.
Duties include guiding the overall food and nutrition services at building level; assisting in the supervision and training of personnel; monitoring inventory; forecasting daily meal numbers for breakfast and lunch; ordering supplies; prepare food for school meals, which includes operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, mixers, processors and other equipment and utensils; monitor food storage and food preparation for compliance with sanitation and safety standards; oversee and help clean and sanitize preparation, storage and serving areas and equipment; monitor equipment operation; maintain accurate records and documentation.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, two to three years food service experience preferably in an institutional setting. Must possess good communication skills; sound judgment; excellent customer service skills; and ability to work independently at times. Ability to mathematically calculate production quantities, purchase quantities, percentages and cooking yield; to interact positively with children and staff; coordinate a small kitchen staff; life heavy items (50 pounds).
Working knowledge of computers, Internet and software programs desired. Serve Safe certification preferred. Requires ability to follow recipes, cookbooks, equipment, instructions, and health and safety guidelines. Must possess ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying. Food safety certification/training.
Working knowledge of computers, Internet and software programs desired. Serve Safe certification preferred. Requires ability to follow recipes, cookbooks, equipment, instructions, and health and safety guidelines. Must possess ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying. Food safety certification/training.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Custom Questions