4hr Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time

Boone County Schools; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker/Cook at Boone County High School for a full-time role in its school cafeteria. The position offers a 180‑day contract with a 4‑hour workday and benefits, based on a 20‑hour-per-week schedule.

The job includes preparing meals, following menus and recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in ordering supplies as needed. Certification in school food service and physical ability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as school food service employee by the Division of School Food Service.
• Specialized skills in basic mathematics.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day.
• Neat and clean in person and in work habits.
• Ability to read and follow written directions and recipes.
• Ability to operate cafeteria equipment (cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, frying machine, dishwasher, steam cart, ovens, etc.).
• Training and experience in quantity cooking (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with written guidelines, policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities.
• Check food shipments into school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.
• Check daily menus with manager and work out recipes for correct food amounts.
• Prepare food according to planned menu and tested recipes.
• Assure that food is of best quality in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Record all food withdrawn from storage.
• Assure that unused foods are properly stored or disposed of.
• Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by manager.
• Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen.
• Assist in collecting money for meals and beverages sold.
• Move equipment, supplies and furniture as required for area of responsibility.
• Report immediately any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen to the Manager Cafeteria.
• Report to manager any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.
• Assist manager in ordering supplies.
• Assume manager duties in manager's absence.
• Attend in-service training or workshops.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Reading recipes

Personal cleanliness

Lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Quantity cooking (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

DSFS school food service certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker
  
• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Boone County High School
  

HOURS: 4 hrs
NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits with a 20 hours a week / Earn between $16.31-$21.48(based on years of experience and shift) / 4 paid holidays
TITLE: Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Has received or is eligible to receive certification as a school food service employee by the Division of School Food Service
• Has specialized skills in basic mathematics
• Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day
• Is neat and clean in person and in work habits
• Has ability to read and follow written directions and recipes
• Has ability to operate equipment used in school cafeteria such as cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, frying machine, dishwasher, steam cart, ovens, etc.
• Has training and experience in quantity cooking (preferred)

REPORTS TO: Manager Cafeteria
JOB GOAL: To serve attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with written guidelines, policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
• Check food shipments into school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified
• Check daily menus with manager and work out recipes for correct food amounts
• Prepare food according to planned menu and tested recipes
• Assure that food is of best quality in flavor and appearance before it is served
• Record all food withdrawn from storage
• Assure that unused foods are properly stored or disposed of
• Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by manager
• Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen
• Assist in collecting money for meals and beverages sold
• Move equipment, supplies and furniture as required for area of responsibility
• Report immediately any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen to the Manager Cafeteria
• Report to manager any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Assist manager in ordering supplies
• Assume manager duties in manager's absence
• Attend in-service training or workshops
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor