Lead Cook

Ellis Elementary

Logan City School District is accepting applications for a Lead Cook at Ellis Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year. The Lead Cook supports food service operations by preparing meals that meet mandated nutritional requirements and the needs of students and school personnel; verifying the quantity, quality, and specifications of food orders; maintaining sanitary facilities; and directing and assisting assigned food service personnel.

Hours per Day: 5.75 - 6:00 am - 12:15 pm
Salary: $23.02 per hour
Contract: 2026–2027 school year
Benefits: Retirement and leave as outlined in district policy
Required Certification: Current Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certificate

Essential Functions

Clean utensils, equipment, storage areas, food preparation areas, and serving areas to maintain required sanitary conditions.
Prepare and cook food, including items made from scratch, to meet mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal needs.
Direct assigned personnel in performing their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
Estimate food preparation quantities and adjust recipes as needed to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste.
Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature to ensure quality and appeal.
Inspect food items to verify the quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and ensure compliance with applicable health standards.
Inventory food, condiments, supplies, and equipment at designated intervals to ensure necessary items are available.
Maintain equipment, storage areas, food preparation areas, and serving areas in a sanitary condition and in compliance with current health standards.
Manage assigned site operations, including supervising personnel, implementing menus, monitoring meal accounts and expenditures, and evaluating new products or menu items.
Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to maintain a safe and sanitary working environment.
Oversee the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverage items to meet nutritional and health standards and ensure an appealing presentation.
Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, and other professional learning activities.
Perform the duties of other nutritional services positions, as requested by the supervisor, to ensure adequate staff coverage.
Prepare and maintain required documentation, including inventory and supply lists and equipment logs.
Report equipment malfunctions to ensure equipment remains in safe working condition.
Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and the needs of students and school personnel.
Stock and securely maintain food, condiments, and supplies in adequate quantities.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the nutritional services program.

It is the policy of the Logan City Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational program, activity, or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application/interview process will be provided upon request, and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at (435) 755-2300 for additional information or assistance.