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Jefferson City School District

26-27 Nutrition Services / Cook

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Jefferson City, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week 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

26-27 Nutrition Services / Cook Jefferson City School District District Wide - Jefferson City, Missouri This job is also posted in Jefferson City School District Job Details

Job ID:

5857946

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Nutrition Services Staff

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read and communicate in English. Accurately count, weigh, and measure. Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks. Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis. Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must work in a hot, humid environment. Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO

Nutrition Services Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full time is 177 working days per school year, minimum of six hours per day. Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement. Full time employees will be assigned to one of the seventeen school kitchens but may be transferred as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner. Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed. Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation. Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink. Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils. Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions. Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed. Disassemble serving line and clean serving area. Discard or properly store left-over foods. Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines. Sweep and mop floors.

Cashier:

Make deposits on student accounts, balance drawer and run report. Send out charge notices once a week.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed. Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned. Perform cleaning tasks as assigned. Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations. Utilize proper hand washing techniques. Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled. Complete other tasks as assigned. Some positions require special training for cashier duties.