Cook Helper (Progress South Elementary)

PROGRESS SOUTH ELEMENTARY; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A school district is seeking a part-time Cook Helper to assist with meal preparation and service in Saint Peters, Missouri. This role involves cleaning and organizing the kitchen, operating dish cleaning equipment, and maintaining a neat personal appearance. Candidates should have good communication skills and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Starting pay is $15 per hour with an at-will employment agreement for the school year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for tasks related to meal service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.
• Physical capability to perform duties in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, setup, and service of foods.
• Organize and maintain the dish cleaning area.
• Operate dish cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Meal preparation assistance

Communication skills

Dish cleaning and organization

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Teamwork

Job description

Cook Helper (Progress South Elementary)

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District PROGRESS SOUTH ELEMENTARY - ST. PETERS, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5264831

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Cook Helper

REPORTS TO: Principal/Kitchen Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY: To assist school personnel and students in matters related to meal food service in an efficient, courteous manner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated aptitude for the successful performance of the tasks listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Assist with meal preparation, set up, and service of foods as needed.
2. Organize the dish cleaning area and keep in an orderly manner.
3. Scrape, rinse, rack, and wash dishes, trays, and other utensils.
4. Operate dish cleaning equipment in a safe, efficient manner.
5. Return clean dishes to the proper storage areas.
6. Clean dish machine equipment, dish tables, and dish room area after each day’s use.
7. Inventory cleaning supplies on a periodic schedule.
8. Report any equipment malfunctions and supply needs to the kitchen manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

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

MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

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 should have good dexterity. The employee will frequently lift, carry, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

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. Anywhere between three to five and three quarter hours will constitute a workday for cook helpers/servers. A definite daily schedule will be established by the Director of Student Nutrition Services 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. Employees hired after July 1, 2020, will have hourly wages paid in accordance with the district payroll schedule.

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

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service