Cook (2026 - 2027) (East High School)

Young World Physical Education; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,421; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Cook for Fort Zumwalt School District. In this role, you will assist with meal service and food preparation, ensuring the nutritional well-being of students.

The ideal candidate must have a ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain one quickly. Responsibilities include preparing food, cleaning after meals, and adhering to health regulations.

Salary is $15.55/hour with possible performance evaluations each year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for tasks related to meal service and food preparation.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification promptly.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food based on menu cycles as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and storage areas.
• Communicate job-related concerns to supervisors.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Effective communication

Food safety regulations

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID: 5708062
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS303

The Cook assists school personnel and students in matters related to meal service and food preparation in an efficient, courteous manner, contributing to the overall nutritional well‑being of students.

JOB TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Principal/Kitchen Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Cook assists school personnel and students in matters related to meal service and food preparation in an efficient, courteous manner, contributing to the overall nutritional well‑being of students.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated aptitude for the successful performance of the tasks listed and must possess a ServSafe Certification or be able to obtain the certification within a timely manner.

Essential Duties

1. Prepare and serve the food as directed by the supervisor and outlined on the provided menu cycle.
2. Maintain assigned duty schedule as directed by the supervisor.
3. Clean equipment after each meal and store unused food items in the proper manner, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
4. Keep the food preparation and food storage areas in a clean, organized, and workable fashion at all times.
5. Communicate job-related concerns or suggestions for improvement to the supervisor, Director, or Assistant Director of Student Nutrition Services.
6. Complete continuing education as directed by SNS office to remain in compliance with USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Additional Duties

1. Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and wear district uniforms at all times when performing duties.
2. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
3. Attend and participate in department meetings and training sessions when scheduled.
4. Complete continuing education as directed by the SNS office.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, principal, and his/her designee.

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Employees must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Physical Demands

While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, bend, stand, and walk. The employee normally uses hand strength to grasp and hold. The employee will frequently lift, carry, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. The employee should have good dexterity, vision, and hearing.

Environmental Conditions

The employee will work primarily in a busy school kitchen environment. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and humidity. Noise level can be moderate to loud due to kitchen equipment. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Terms of Employment

Employment will be on an at-will basis for nine months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated personal leave. Each employee will be provided a yearly work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employees. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate. A definite daily schedule will be established by the Director of Student Nutrition Services and the head cook and approved by the Deputy Superintendent. The yearly salary will be disbursed in nineteen (19) equal payments or twenty-four (24) equal payments per employee’s choice.

Evaluation

End of the year performance evaluations will occur annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: April 5, 1982, Revised: June 19, 2000, May 15, 2006, October 20, 2008, November 16, 2009, August 11, 2015, June 29, 2020, November 18, 2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.55 Per Hour

Job Category: Support Staff > Food Service