Food Service - 3 Hour Cook

To Be Determined; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox C-6 School District in Arnold, Missouri is seeking a part-time Food Service – 3 Hour Cook to support the school cafeteria operations. You will prepare and serve meals, follow HACCP practices, and maintain clean, safe work areas while providing friendly customer service to students and staff.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, sanitation certification, TB-free status, and annual USDA training. Excellent teamwork and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Sanitation certification (Safe Food Handlers or NRA) is required.
• Tuberculosis-free certification is required.
• USDA continuing education/training 4 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily menu items in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Produce nutritious foods following standardized recipes and ensure quality.
• Accurately serve correct portions and maintain production records.
• Identify, monitor and ensure reimbursable meals meet requirements.
• Record lunch transactions and balance cash drawer when cashing.
• Promote school breakfast and lunch programs and engage staff.
• Maintain HACCP records and ensure safe food practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Food handling

Teamwork

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service - 3 Hour Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895577

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service – 3 Hour Cook

WORK STATUS: 174 Days, 3-Hours per Day; Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director/Assistant Director of Food Service and Kitchen Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the cafeteria manager, perform a variety of functions essential to the successful operation of the school cafeteria including food preparation and production, sanitation, safety and security; customer service, equipment use and care and professional excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and serve daily menu items in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Produce appealing and nutritious foods while following standardized recipes, and ensure the food is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before serving.
• Accurately serve correct portions of food.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Identify, monitor and ensure that reimbursable meals meet requirements.
• If cashing, record all school lunch monetary transactions, check/verify lunch information.
• Count and balance the cash drawer at the end of serving period.
• Serve students in a friendly, courteous manner and create a pleasant eating environment for students.
• Maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with students, coworkers and district staff.
• Follow all safe food practices during preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Check and assure correct temperature of food, refrigerator and freezer.
• Store and label leftover food.
• Set up and break down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, a al carte, etc.)
• Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary kitchen and work area.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Assist with receiving of food shipments.
• Assist with inventory and stock food and supplies in storeroom, freezer and refrigerator.
• Perform detailed cleaning of all equipment and storerooms, and report faulty equipment and all other kitchen related concerns to the cafeteria manager.
• Promote school breakfast and lunch programs.
• Keep accurate Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) records.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, program and school.
• Engage students and staff with a positive attitude and encourage teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with a variety of clientele.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and confidentiality on sensitive issues.
• Ability to apply common sense to solve occasional problems.
• Calm demeanor for handling stressful situations.
• Maintain clean, neat appearance, including uniform and apron.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle extreme temperatures.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to utilize basic math skills.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified in basic sanitation through Safe Food Handlers or National Restaurant Association.
• Certification of Tuberculosis-free.
• Complete four (4) hours of continuing education/training annually as required by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and utilize manual dexterity and repetitive foot movements. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms, and to bend, stoop, kneel, and to lift move, and/or carry up to 20 pounds, and occasionally required to use a ladder, and to lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good vision, hearing, and communication skills.

The Fox C-6 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaila Odenwald , Director of Food Service
• Food Service, Arnold, MO 63010
• Email: [e-mail]