Cook's Helper - 2026-2027

Ritenour School District • Overland, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in a positive, welcoming atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Over one year up to and including two years food service experience.
• Requires the use of common sense understanding of detailed but straightforward written and oral instruction; the handling of simple one or two step instructions in standardized situations with the possibility of occasional variables; can use mathematical functions of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing measurements for recipe adjustments, and reading, writing and conversing at a level commonly associated with a high school diploma.
• Maintain adequate personal hygiene and cleanliness; wear minimal jewelry.
• Wear gloves and hairnet at all times in kitchen and be able to continuously stand.

Nice To Haves

• History of successful employment with other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Follow work schedule as provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare and handle food in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Take and record food temperatures often.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area and kitchen equipment.
• Properly use and care for all kitchen equipment.
• Assist in food production and maintain an appealing presentation of the food line.
• Serve trays on the food line and assist in tear down of food line after lunch.
• Handle money/ revenues accurately and honestly.
• Operates Point of Sale accurately and efficiently.
• Wash pots and pans used in food production, and be able to operate dishwasher.
• Occasionally cleans refrigerators and bathroom spaces, and aids in trash takeout.
• Keep a personable, friendly disposition and cooperate with manager for duty assignments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Be familiar with current day and next day’s menu.
• Operates mechanical kitchen equipment following safety guidelines.
• Serves food from clean and sanitized serving counters.
• Clean the food preparation and dining areas.
• Moves cooking utensils and food items and restocks these items daily.

Benefits

• Child Nutrition A Salary Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED