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Mount Vernon City Schools

Cook Helper

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $16.26/hr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Mount Vernon, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/25/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

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Job Description

JobID:
1492
Position Type:
Food Service/Cook Helper Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
District 80 school - Location to be determined
Date Available:
08/11/2026
Closing Date:
08/02/2026 COOK HELPER Location to be Determines Start Date August 11, 2026 Schedule Monday through Friday 8 hours per day Salary Pay starts at $16.26 and may go up with expierence Qualifications 1. High School diploma or GED. Prefer applicants with additional classes in food preparation and presentation. 2. Ability to lift 50 pounds and ability to stand for long periods of time. 3. Prefer applicants who can establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff, and community. •Projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal grant money must credit the Federal government for the Federal government's portion of the financial support. This citation informs the public that the use of Federal dollars in Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80 meets the Stevens' Amendment requirement. Staff development opportunities, resource purchases and personnel have been funded in whole or in part with Federal dollars. Attachment(s): Cook Helper