Cook

District Wide; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

District Wide in Van Buren, Arkansas is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in the school cafeteria. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper portioning, and teamwork to ensure smooth daily operations for students and staff.

The position is 176 days per year, 6 hours per day, with immediate starting date. Requires a high school diploma or GED, must be 21+, and a routine background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Negative drug screening upon employment.
• Clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties for food preparation and serving as required by cafeteria manager.
• Maintain all sanitation standards for food service area including proper personal attire.
• Properly store and stock food products according to specifications.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively without the need for constant supervision.
• Correctly and safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment, tools and utensils.
• Work as part of a team to clean and sanitize kitchen after serving.
• Communicate clearly with cafeteria manager, kitchen staff, students and school staff.
• Properly measure ingredients, adjust recipes and portion food as needed.
• Maintain punctuality, regular attendance, enthusiasm, and ability to work as part of a team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook

Van Buren School District District Wide – Van Buren, Arkansas

Job Details

Job ID: 4866322

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties for food preparation and serving as required by cafeteria manager.
• Maintain all sanitation standards for food service area including proper personal attire.
• Properly store and stock food products according to specifications.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively without the need for constant supervision.
• Correctly and safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment, tools and utensils.
• Work as part of a team to clean and sanitize kitchen after serving.
• Communicate clearly with cafeteria manager, kitchen staff, students, parents and school staff.
• Properly measure ingredients, adjust recipes and portion food as needed.
• Maintain positive work habits such as punctuality, regular attendance, enthusiasm, and ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Negative drug screening upon employment
• Clean background check

Physical requirements

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Stand during entire shift
• Reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry and push
• Frequent hand washing and immersion of hands in water and sanitation solution
• Hand-eye coordination
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands and fingers
• Exposure to steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager and Director of Food Service

Contract: 176 days (or prorated based on days worked); 6 hours per day

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17,107.20 to $22,925.76 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service