Kitchen Worker

Stpatrickkc; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Therese Catholic School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a part-time kitchen worker for the 2026/2027 school year.

Hours are M-F 10:00-1:00, providing food preparation, production and cleanup in a cafeteria setting according to dietary requirements of quality, quantity and nutrition. Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving meals, maintaining hygiene, handling equipment and monitoring deliveries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Food handler certification; can be obtained after hire.
• Must be able to stand during food service.
• Willing to obtain Food Manager’s license from Clay County Health Department.
• Preference for applicants with school environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service daily as delivered to the school.
• Assist cooks and cafeteria staff in food prep, setup, cleaning, cashiering and dishwashing.
• Serve meals to students and staff.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (oven, stove, warmer, dishwasher).
• Monitor daily food deliveries and assist with ordering supplies.
• Record lunches served in the student information system.

Skills

Organized

Efficient

Interpersonal communication

Food handler certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

St. Therese Catholic School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a part time kitchen worker for the 2026/2027 school year. Hours are M-F 10:00-1:00. Duties include food preparation, production and cleanup in a cafeteria setting according to established dietary requirements of quality, quantity, nutrition, appearance, temperature and timeliness.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing food to be served once it is delivered to the school on a daily basis


• Assists cooks and other cafeteria staff in food preparation, cafeteria setup, cleaning, cashiering and dishwashing.


• Serving food for students and staff


• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area


• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment such as oven, stove, warmer and dishwasher


• Monitoring food delivery each day


• Ordering supplies and milk as needed


• Following food safety and sanitation procedures


• Assisting catering company with menu planning and management


• Maintaining accurate records of lunches served via the student information system


• Cleaning kitchen and cafe’ area after each lunch period


• Willing to obtain a Food Manager’s license from Clay County Health Department.

Requirements

• Must be organized, efficient and task-oriented


• High School diploma or GED


• Able to lift and carry objects of 25 pounds


• Able to stand during food service


• Food handler certification--can be obtained after hire


• Must be able to wash dishes and clean the kitchen thoroughly on a daily basis


• Preferred applicant will feel comfortable in a school environment, have knowledge of kitchen health and safety procedures, and have good interpersonal communication skills.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.