Cooks Assistant (Part-Time)

First Job Previous Job 927 of 10,000 More Like This $15.00 Per Hour Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $13.89 - $17.64 Per hour Cook's Assistant (Part-Time) City of St. Joseph, MO

Occupation:

Cooks, Restaurant

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO - 64501 Positions available: 1 Job #: 758

Source:

City of St. Joseph, MO

Posted:

04/07/2026

Web Site:

www.stjosephmo.gov

Job Type:

Part Time (Less than 30 Hours) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Schedule Part Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary Assists cook in meal preparation and serving, and responsible for clean up of kitchen, dishes and related equipment at the Senior Citizen's Center. Operates a cash register and must be able to accept money and count back change. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists cook in preparing and serving lunch for center cafeteria patrons
• Cooks lunch when cook is unavailable
• Washes dishes and related equipment
• Follows Health Department regulations on sanitary procedures
• Cleans refrigerators, storage racks, counters & cabinets as scheduled
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Prepares cold side dishes and deserts
• Performs cashiering duties Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties.

Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in the operation of a commercial dishwasher and proper sanitation procedures.
• Skills in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Ability to communicate well with center patrons and volunteers.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Six months to one year experience in related field required.

Material and Equipment Directly Used Uses equipment such as a dishwasher, oven, commercial mixer, food processor, meat slicer, meat tenderizer, gas stove, along with other related kitchen appliances. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Work is performed in an indoor setting with a controlled environment. Frequently required to lift to thirty pounds. Majority of the shift is done standing. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.