Food Service Cook - Washington High School

School District of Washington

Washington High School - Washington, Missouri This job is also posted in Washington

Job Details

Job ID:

5934618

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Food Service Cook for Washington High School for the 26-27 School Year. This position is about 3 hours per day 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The starting pay range for this position is $15.00/hr - $18.12/hr, depending on experience. This is a benefit eligible position. For specific questions regarding this position, please email jill.poepsel@sdowmo.org.

Job Title:

Cook

Department:

Food Service

Reports To:

Director of Food Service

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Salary Grade:

Hourly

Calendar:

Consistent with School Calendar

Note:

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

POSITION SUMMARY

(Primary purpose of job)

Food service staff are responsible for preparation and delivery of meals within the educational environment.

SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

(Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)

Food service staff duties may include preparing and serving meals, operating systems consistent with meal purchases, inventory, and cleaning the kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(Major duties which the position exists to perform)

Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students safely utilizing kitchen tools and equipment.

Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas.

Set-up and break-down serving lines and/or manage the efficient flow of students in order to obtain and pay for their food.

Operate the operating system utilized for meal purchases.

Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures as directed.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular and reliable attendance as it aligns to the scope of this position.

OTHER DUTIES

(duties which the incumbent can be expected to perform)

Additional duties necessary for special events, or to assist in an emergency situation. Assist with occasional work such annual inventories and/or larger cleaning projects.

Occasional or sporadic duties such as participating on an interview committee, covering a duty of a colleague, etc.

Participate in professional development activities and/or training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimal student supervisory duties required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options)

Experience with large scale food preparation preferred.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS

School kitchen and cafeteria environment

The environment will have extreme temperatures during meal preparation and is loud when students are in the area. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The work conditions and environment described is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$15 to $18.12 Per Hour