Cook's Helper - 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Cook’s Helper - District Wide at Ritenour School District in Overland, Missouri, supports meal service by assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

High school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of food service experience preferred. This part-time position reports to the Kitchen Manager and offers an opportunity to contribute to student nutrition in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Over one year up to and including two years food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow work schedule as provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare and handle food in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Take and record food temperatures often.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area and kitchen equipment.
• Properly use and care for all kitchen equipment.
• Assist in food production and maintain an appealing presentation of the food line.
• Serve trays on the food line and assist in tear down of food line after lunch.
• Handle money/revenues accurately and honestly.
• Operate Point of Sale accurately and efficiently.
• Wash pots and pans used in food production, and be able to operate dishwasher.
• Occasionally cleans refrigerators and bathroom spaces, and aids in trash takeout.
• Keep a personable, friendly disposition and cooperate with manager for duty assignments.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale

Job description

Cook's Helper - 2026-2027

Ritenour School District District Wide - Overland, Missouri

Job ID: 5840972

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Cook’s Helper - District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Over one year up to and including two years food service experience.

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process – mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest and resume.
• All documents are required – partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on "Job Listings" and apply for the position.

SALARY

Child Nutrition A Salary Schedule

DEADLINE

Open until filled

JOB TITLE

Cook’s Helper

JOB DESCRIPTION

To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in a positive, welcoming atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth.

REPORTS TO

Kitchen Manager

EXAMPLE(S) OF WORK PERFORMED

• Follow work schedule as provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare and handle food in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Take and record food temperatures often.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area and kitchen equipment.
• Properly use and care for all kitchen equipment.
• Assist in food production and maintain an appealing presentation of the food line.
• Serve trays on the food line and assist in tear down of food line after lunch.
• Handle money/ revenues accurately and honestly.
• Operate Point of Sale accurately and efficiently.
• Wash pots and pans used in food production, and be able to operate dishwasher.
• Occasionally cleans refrigerators and bathroom spaces, and aids in trash takeout.
• Keep a personable, friendly disposition and cooperate with manager for duty assignments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Regular attendance is required to provide support to the students and professional staff.
• Be familiar with current day and next day’s menu.
• Operate mechanical kitchen equipment following safety guidelines.
• Serve food from clean and sanitized serving counters.
• Clean the food preparation and dining areas.
• Move cooking utensils and food items and restock these items daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (STRENGTH)

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exerts up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Maintain adequate personal hygiene and cleanliness; wear minimal jewelry.
• Wear gloves and hairnet at all times in kitchen and be able to continuously stand.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Vocational Preparation: History of successful employment with other organizations.

Education Preparation: Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Requires the use of common sense understanding of detailed but straightforward written and oral instruction; the handling of simple one or two step instructions in standardized situations with the possibility of occasional variables; can use mathematical functions of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing measurements for recipe adjustments, and reading, writing and conversing at a level commonly associated with a high school diploma.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION

Food service responsibilities are assigned upon employment. Work duties may be assigned verbally and in writing. Food service work involves ongoing contact with supervisor (manager). Employee in this position is evaluated annually, at a minimum.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures that are quite warm. The work environment is usually quite loud and there is a greater than average risk for minor cuts and burns.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

Contact Information

• Mike LaChance
• 2420 Woodson Road
• St. Louis
• St. Louis, Missouri 63114
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]