Do you love cooking, making people smile, and being part of a close-knit school community? Does the idea of preparing nutritious, delicious meals for children sound rewarding? If so, look no further. Stanton Township Public Schools is hiring a Food Service Director/Head Cook to join their K–8 school team in the Houghton, Michigan area.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll prepare daily meals for our students while overseeing the kitchen and school nutrition program. You’ll have the opportunity to bring your cooking skills, creativity, and organizational talents to a school where every team member makes a difference.

WHY CHOOSE STANTON? Our K–8 school is nestled on a beautiful 30-acre campus just moments from the shores of Lake Superior and the city of Houghton. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, our location offers endless outdoor adventures, from hiking and mountain biking to kayaking and skiing.

We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where every staff member is valued and supported. With 179 students, we’re a small school with a big heart. Our kitchen is an important part of our school community, and you’ll play a meaningful role in helping students stay healthy, happy, and ready to learn.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $20.00 or more per hour based on experience.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid sick days and personal days.
• 5 paid snow days per year.
• Retirement plan provided by the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS)
• Full-time school-year position.  Summers off.

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE.

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appealing breakfasts and lunches for 179 students and staff.
• Plan monthly menus that students enjoy while meeting school nutrition guidelines and budget requirements.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including food ordering, inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Accommodate student food allergies and special dietary needs with care.
• Manage food service records, meal counts, and required state and federal reporting.
• Incorporate fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Training in culinary arts or food service management is a plus.
• Previous cooking, food service, or kitchen management experience required, with the ability to prepare recipes and adjust quantities for larger groups. Experience in a school, institutional, or high-volume catering environment is strongly preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness and ability to obtain it immediately upon hire.
• Strong organization and basic computer skills to manage ordering, inventory, budgets, and online reporting.
• A positive, dependable attitude able to work independently and collaborate with our school team.
• A genuine enjoyment of working around children and making their school day a little brighter.
• Ability to perform physical kitchen work, including extended standing, safely handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in a kitchen environment with heat, cold freezers, and varying noise.
• Ability to pass required criminal background checks and fingerprinting.

ARE YOU READY to cook up something special? Apply today at stps.hirescore.com

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The Stanton Township Public Schools believes in nurturing all students’ intellectual, creative, emotional and social skills, empowering them to be lifelong learners. We respect and encourage ourselves and each other, and appreciate individual differences.