Food Service Cook

Young World Physical Education; Fair Grove (MO); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grove R-X District is seeking a Food Service Cook to support daily cafeteria operations in Fair Grove, Missouri. You will prepare meals according to recipes, serve students and staff, and ensure proper sanitation and HACCP compliance throughout kitchen activities.

The role is full-time and requires English communication, the ability to lift up to 51 pounds, and physical stamina in hot environments. Starting date is immediate with TB testing and standard district requirements.

Qualifications

• Current TB test is required and up-to-date.
• Ability to read & communicate in English.
• Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure.
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks assigned by the cafeteria manager.
• Serve food to students and staff.
• Prepare food per recipe.
• Clean all cooking utensils appropriately.
• Effectively use equipment to prepare food as directed.
• Assist in total kitchen clean up.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

Skills

TB test

English communication

Counting & measuring

Follow instructions & initiative

Physical stamina

Lifting capacity 51 lbs

Job description

Food Service Cook

Fair Grove R-X District Wide - Fair Grove, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5820425

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Food Service Cook

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Current TB test
• Ability to read & communicate in English
• Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally

Environmental Requirements

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short periods

Reports To

Food Service Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Complete tasks that are assigned by the cafeteria manager.
• Serve food to students and staff.
• Prepare food per recipe.
• Appropriately clean all cooking utensils.
• Effectively use equipment to prepare food as directed.
• Assist in total kitchen clean up.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

Other Job Functions

• Reports to work at scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.
• Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.
• Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
• Participates in meetings, training sessions & seminars as scheduled.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tina McElroy , Food Service Director
• Phone: [phone]x1004
• Email: [e-mail]