Head Cook

Middletown Unified School District

Middletown, CA

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SKILLS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Continuous Improvement, Cook Dishes, Employee Relations, Financial Management, Food Preparation, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, People Management, Retirement Plan, ServSafe Certification, Student Financial Services
LOCATION
Middletown, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Head Cook at Middletown Unified

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Application Deadline

6/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/3/2026

Contact

Janel Woodruff

7079874100 8101

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

20.53 - 27.99 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

2026-2027

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Middletown Unified School District is a small, community-centered school district committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students. The District serves a diverse student population and values collaboration, transparency, and strong relationships among staff, students, families, and the broader community. Middletown USD is dedicated to maintaining safe, supportive learning environments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and student success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Head Cook is responsible for the daily production of nutritious meals prepared economically and safely. This person must keep accurate records of food production sheets and daily reports. He/she is responsible for training and supervising the kitchen staff. This position is located at Middletown High School. 8 hours per day.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Current Certificate of Completion for successfully passing the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination. (must be compelted within 60 days of hire) Must be able to lift, carry, and/or move, up to 50 pounds safely

Letter of Introduction. Resume Two (2) current letters of recommendation. All attachments must be included to move to the next step. Those already in a head cook role and are wishing to transfer please submit a letter to janel.woodruff@middletownusd.org.

Requirements / Qualifications

Current Certificate of Completion for successfully passing the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination. (must be compelted within 60 days of hire) Must be able to lift, carry, and/or move, up to 50 pounds safely

Letter of Introduction. Resume Two (2) current letters of recommendation. All attachments must be included to move to the next step. Those already in a head cook role and are wishing to transfer please submit a letter to janel.woodruff@middletownusd.org.

Comments and Other Information

POS# 639

Comments and Other Information

POS# 639

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Middletown Unified School District