Description
Lead a dynamic Food and Nutrition Services team and play a key role in delivering high-quality school meals each day. In this hands-on position, you’ll prepare delicious entrées and menu items for service lines, satellite locations, and special events while ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you take pride in great food, consistency, and keeping operations on track, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a daily impact on
students and your team.
Requirements
Must have a High School Diploma or GED Previous experience in food service required Must have a Food Protection Manager License. Must have mathematical skills required to complete production tasks. Must be able to follow and give oral and written directions. Ability to respond positively to situations and circumstances as they arise. |
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check. |
Summary
April 30, 2026
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of
Head Cook.
Lead a dynamic Food and Nutrition Services team and play a key role in delivering high-quality school meals each day. In this hands-on position, you’ll prepare delicious entrées and menu items for service lines, satellite locations, and special events while ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you take pride in great food, consistency, and keeping operations on track, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a daily impact on
students and your team.
Position | Head Cook |
Location | Kennedy Elementary School |
Rate of Pay | $26.24 per hour |
Hours Per Day | 7.5 |
Schedule (Approximately) | 6:15 am -1:45 pm |
Working Days per Year | 180 Days, 2026-2027 School Year |
Benefits | Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.
· $9,250 Health Insurance Contribution · Pension Plan – PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association · $15,000 Life Insurance Policy · $750 403b Matching Contribution · Multiple Voluntary Benefits including: ○ Short Term Disability ○ Long Term Disability ○ Accidental Death & Dismemberment ○ Supplemental Life Insurance ○ Medical Bridge ○ Accident Coverage ○ Critical Illness ○ Identity Theft ○ Vision ○ Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care) ● Paid Time Off o Personal Leave – 2 Days o Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time – 12 Days o 8 Paid Holidays |
Bargaining Unit | |
Qualifications Required |
● Must have a High School Diploma or GED ● Previous experience in food service required ● Must have a Food Protection Manager License. ● Must have mathematical skills required to complete production tasks. ● Must be able to follow and give oral and written directions. ● Ability to respond positively to different situations and circumstances as they arise. |
Testing Required | All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check. |
How to Apply | Apply On-Line: Click Here |
Closing Date | Open until filled |