The School District of the Menomonie Area is seeking a Production Cook at Menomonie Middle School. The position will begin as soon as possible with a starting wage of $18.79 per hour. This position is 7 hours per day, 183 days per year position with occasional evening catering events and possible additional hours in the summer. The work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Wages, hours and conditions of employment are in accordance with the School District of the Menomonie Area Employee Handbook.
The Middle School Production Cook performs a variety of job functions essential to the successful operation of the school nutrition program. The job functions include but are not limited to: • from-scratch cooking • assisting with ordering food and supplies • washing dishes • serving • cleaning • inventory control • maintaining a safe and secure environment • customer service • adhering to program regulations and accountability • marketing • equipment use and care • professional excellence
Other essential functions of the position include production of the main entrée, maintaining accurate food production records, assisting with the catering program, following established guidelines found in the Food Safety, HACCP plan, and interacting with students, staff, and community in a courteous, professional manner.
This position works in partnership with the Director, Assistant Director, Production Manager and School Nutrition workers to support a sound school nutrition program, following federal, state and local guidelines. The School Nutrition program is to provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction. Maintaining ServSafe certification is a requirement of the position. The position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications to occur on February 23, 2026. EOE.