Position Summary
The Gillett School District is seeking a dedicated and organized Food Services Director/Head Cook to oversee all aspects of our district's food service operation. In this dual leadership and hands-on role, you will manage food production, supervise kitchen staff, handle administrative reporting, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are prepared and served to our students in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management: Implement and supervise the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Summer Food Service Programs. Plan monthly menus that meet USDA and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidelines.
Kitchen Operations & Cooking: Plan, prepare, and cook main entrees. Regularly inspect kitchen facilities, utensils, and equipment to maintain strict health and safety standards.
Daily Logistical Support: Load, deliver, and record temperatures for meals transported daily via district minivan to the elementary school; return kitchenware to the high school daily.
Financial & Administrative Duties: Develop the annual food service budget, manage vendor bids, process invoices, track inventory using FIFO principles, and maintain required DPI records/reporting. Continuously monitor and apply for available school nutrition grants.
Staff Leadership: Schedule, train, and evaluate kitchen personnel. Manage time sheets and arrange for substitute workers as needed.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain the district's HACCP Food Safety Plan, manage confidential student dietary/allergy documentation, and prepare for biennial health inspections and DPI administrative reviews.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift/move 30+ pounds, including bending, twisting, and carrying heavy objects up and down stairs.
Ability to push or pull kitchen equipment and meal carts weighing 50-150 pounds.
Comfort working in walk-in freezers for inventory rotation and driving a district minivan in all weather conditions for daily meal deliveries (appropriate gear required).
Ability to set up and take down collapsible cafeteria tables.
Full school board adopted job description available at: https://tinyurl.com/yy54puer
About the Gillett School District: We are a small school district that has a lot of pride in our students, staff, and community. We strive to have small class sizes with a committed staff, offering individual attention and engaging our students to do and be their best. Our students have a wide array of opportunities both in and out of the classroom including high-level one-to-one technology. Our students are also able to take advantage of "dual credit" and "course-articulation" programs that allow college-level credits and a great start on post-secondary education. Our staff prides itself on delivering a comprehensive education to every child. Our mission is to ensure students receive a high-quality educational experience in a secure learning environment that recognizes values and responds to students'' individual needs. To help attain our mission and goals we have made significant investments in literacy, math, technology, facilities, and professional training. We take pride in helping each student graduate from our school as a productive, responsible, and civic-minded person with the ability to find their path in an increasingly complex world. Gillett is located 37 miles northwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is a wonderful location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Close to lakes, trails, parks, and hunting areas, Gillett is a hub for many outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed year-round.