Cook

Tedk12; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordland R-III School District in Fordland, MO, is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join the food services team immediately. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, maintaining safety and cleanliness, keeping time records, and assisting in kitchen operations.

The successful candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school cafeteria setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students following planned menus and recipes.
• Maintain kitchen safety, cleanliness, and proper use of equipment.
• Keep time records and assist in daily cleaning of kitchen, dishes, and storage areas.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure quality and efficiency in food service.

Skills

Food preparation

Meal service

Safety/compliance

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Cook

Job Description

The Fordland R-III School District has an opening for a Full-Time Cook beginning immediately.

Some qualifications include, but are not limited to, the preparation and serving of food in a school setting, being able to lift 50 lbs, and demonstrating aptitude or competence for assigned responsibility. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to keeping time records, assisting in the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria, maintaining safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment, maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen, preparing food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determining if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served, assist in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils, participate in the cleaning of kitchen, serving and storage areas, and other such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Director of Food Services or principal within the scope of this position.

Fordland R-3 School District
1230 School Street
Fordland, MO 65652
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