Cook

Job Summary

The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is seeking an organized, safety-focused Cook to lead daily culinary operations and kitchen staff. THIS IS A PART-TIME SCHOOL YEAR POSITION. In this role, you will oversee batch cooking, scratch-made menu execution, and portion control while ensuring strict compliance with USDA, ServSafe, and HACCP standards. Candidates must possess an active ServSafe Manager certification and at least 5 years of kitchen experience—including 1+ years in leadership—with a background in institutional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

USDA Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure completion of USDA-mandated daily production logs, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local food service regulations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and train kitchen staff to meet operational needs.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment that promotes accountability.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure accurate and timely meal preparation.
• Manage food preparation with batch cooking.
• Ensure proper portion control and adherence to recipes and menus.

Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with ServSafe and HACCP standards.

Menu Execution & Quality Control

• Collaborate with the Food Service Director to execute menu plans that meet nutritional and quality standards.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation and service.
• Work towards more made from scratch products.

Cost & Resource Management

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Culinary or Hospitality Associates Degree (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of kitchen experience with at least 1 year in a management role.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and institutional food service preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in managing production logs, inventory and compliance documentation
• Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations

Certifications

• ServSafe Manager Certification (required)
• HACCP certification (preferred)

For more information call Diana Dahlke FS Director at 262-495-7101 ext. 2414

The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment against properly qualified and eligible individuals by reason of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, arrest record, conviction record not substantially related to a person's job or activity in school, or the use of lawful products by individuals off school premises during non-working hours, as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.12, 118.13 or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability).

Notice to applicants: If you require accommodation(s) in the application and/or interview process, please inform us.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 29.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Kitchen: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe Manager (Required)
• HACCP Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person