Food Services Tier 1 Lead Cook (full-time)

About the role

This is a full-time position for the 2026–2027 school year, working 7 hours per day at Nashua High School North.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective daily preparation and service of meals at Nashua High School North.
• Implement and maintain current safety and health practices; report discrepancies to the site coordinator.
• Operate, use, and clean all kitchen equipment proficiently.
• Direct food service assistants on a daily basis; oversee each workstation setup and service.
• Supervise daily cleanup of food service areas and equipment.
• Assist the site coordinator with required records, reports, and work schedules.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the site coordinator.
• Orient and train new food service assistants.
• Advise the site coordinator on staffing needs when regular employees are absent.
• Help ensure compliance with USDA standards and reporting requirements.
• Monitor food and supply inventories and provide order information to the site coordinator as needed.
• Assist the site coordinator with menu development and selection of food items offered.
• Support catering needs for special functions using the Food Service area.
• Perform other duties pertaining to food service as necessary.

Requirements

• Prior experience in quantity cookery and/or child nutrition programs required.
• Physical capability to perform duties including walking, bending, standing for long periods, and lifting/carrying objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes pertaining to school meal requirements.
• Knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of state and local regulations related to health and food safety issues.
• Computer literacy is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

Salary depends on experience and/or SNA Certification, with a minimum starting rate of $20.89 per hour.