Food Service Cook (5.75 Hours)

Carthage High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage High School is seeking a Food Service Personnel to prepare, cook and serve meals for students and staff in a school setting. The role reports to the Director of Food Services and emphasizes sanitation, safety, and teamwork.

The position is part-time with a 5.75-hour shift. Immediate starting date and reliable attendance are essential for a smooth kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform all duties.
• Be punctual and dependable in a school setting.
• Work well with students, staff and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items for students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and sanitation.
• Head cook directs, orders supplies, and oversees kitchen activities.
• Assist in other duties as needed by the head cook and supervisor.
• Use proper methods for large-quantity food preparation and serving.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow dietary guidelines and nutrition principles.
• Attend meetings and workshops when possible.

Skills

Physical stamina

Punctual and dependable

Team player

Job description

Food Service Cook (5.75 Hours)

Carthage School District R9 Carthage High School - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5927032

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 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]