Food Service/Cook

Middle School; Pleasant Hope (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Hope R-6 School District is seeking a Cook for the Middle School Food Service Department in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. This full-time role involves preparing and serving meals to students in a school setting.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred) and experience in food service. Reports to the Head Cook; FLSA non-exempt. Salary ranges from $12.15 to $20.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to students.
• Store food and supplies.
• Utilize proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• Use and maintain food service equipment.
• Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen and serving areas.
• Wipe tables after breakfast and lunch shifts.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Healthy and able to perform essential functions.

Skills

Food service

Safety procedures

Sanitation

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Food Service/Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954889
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Pleasant Hope R-VI School District is seeking applicants for currentopening in our Middle School Food Service Department.

POSITION: Cook

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school graduate, preferred
• Experience: Appropriate experience for position preferred

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to: Head cook

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All days meals are served, plus one day prior and one day after

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The cook is primarily responsible for the preparation and serving of food to students.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Prepares and serves food.
• 2. Store food and supplies.
• 3. Utilize proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• 4. Use and maintains food service equipment.
• 5. Assists in daily cleaning of kitchen and serving areas.
• 6. Wipes tables after breakfast and lunch shifts.
• 7. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• 8. Should be in sufficient health to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary Schedule and Employment Info. Link: https://www.phr6.org/ page/district-employee- resources

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $12.15 to $20.15 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Michelle Bayless , Food Service Director
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]