Food Service Cook (5.75 Hours)

Fairview Elementary; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage School District R9 Fairview Elementary in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a part-time Food Service Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for students and staff. The head cook supervises and directs food service activities while ensuring sanitation, safety and quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include ordering, daily production records, and collaboration with the food service director. Immediate starting date and reliable, punctual performance are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform all duties, including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness.
• Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen.
• Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Food Service Cook (5.75 Hours)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870905
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Food Service Personnel

Responsible to: Director of Food Services

Qualifications:

Must be physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling.

Primary Functions:

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting.

Specific Duties:

• Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness.
• Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen.
• Other food service personnel will assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the head cook.
• Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the food service director and the assistant superintendent for business.
• Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly.
• Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers.
• Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment.
• Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible.
• Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others.
• Head cook will be directly responsible to food service director.
• The head cook will plan, assign and review the work of the cooks and cooks will accept her directions and comply with them.
• Use good judgment, be courteous and tactful.

Personal Hygiene Requirements:

• Bathe daily and always wear a clean uniform.
• Keep fingernails short and clean. Do not use artificial nails or nail polish.
• Jewelry should not be worn. Wedding bands are permitted.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water.
• Always wash hands after using the restroom.
• Always wear a hair net.
• Use clean gloves when serving and during as much preparation as possible.
• No smoking.
• Do not chew gum when preparing or serving food.
• Protect open sores with bandages and gloves, if applicable.
• Don’t work when you are sick.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janeane Myhre , Food Service Director
• Welcome Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]