Nutritional Services - Float Cook/Cashier

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 29,549; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Float Cook/Cashier for Columbia Nutrition Services. This position handles food preparation and cashiering during breakfast and lunch shifts at various locations.

The ideal candidate will maintain food safety standards and provide excellent customer service. The job requires ability to read, write, and perform basic kitchen math, plus the flexibility to travel to different kitchen sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Able to learn computerized cashiering.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships.
• Must maintain good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to work schedule.
• Assists in daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen.
• Performs cashier duties according to work schedule.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food safety knowledge

Basic kitchen math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computerized cash register

Job description

Nutritional Services - Float Cook/Cashier

Columbia Nutrition Services – Columbia, Missouri. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Columbia Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5733303

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Purpose: This position is responsible for the preparation and serving of food to students and/or cashiering during breakfast and lunch shifts at a specified location which is yet to be determined. This position is part‑time, at‑will employment, and requires a dress code. Shift Type: Part‑Time 15‑35 hours per week. Various locations are available at this time.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares and serves food according to work schedule to maintain efficiency, food safety and cost effectiveness.
• Stores food and supplies.
• Utilizes proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• Uses and maintains food service equipment including slicers, commercial ovens, warmers, openers and dishwashers.
• Assists in daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen, equipment and serving areas.
• Works cooperatively with all employees, students and parents.
• Reports unsafe procedures or circumstances to appropriate manager.
• Performs cashier duties according to work schedule to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Maintains food service computerized cashier records.
• Secures money collected for pickup by security agency.
• Travels to various kitchen sites to cover meal services if needed.
• Knows basic currency and kitchen math and is able to follow a recipe.
• Prepares and serves meals outside of the regular school day on an occasional basis for special events.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the food service program.
• Exercises regular and punctual attendance.
• Follows federal regulations.

District Expectations: All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.

Reporting Relationships: Reports To: Director, Assistant Director, Field Supervisors and/or Kitchen Manager of Nutrition Services. Supervises: None.

Qualifications

Minimum: Able to learn computerized cashiering; Establish and maintain positive relationships with others; Able to read, write, perform basic kitchen math; Work with currency; Able to follow a recipe; Must maintain good personal hygiene; Must possess friendly customer service skills. Reliable transportation. Food Handler's card.

Preferred: High school diploma, previous experience in quantity food preparation, ServSafe certification, and longevity employment.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast‑paced environment.

ADA Requirements

Language: Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos written in English; Write simple correspondence; Communicate one‑on‑one and in small groups; Maintain appropriate relationships with students and coworkers. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide and perform those operations using units of US Currency, and weight, volume and distance measurements. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Comprehend and follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions; Solve simple problems with few variables in stable conditions. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Operate a computerized cash register. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Be service and team‑oriented and demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, outgoing personality; Demonstrate excellent customer service skills; Maintain good personal hygiene. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Must frequently walk short distances, continuously stand, frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso, continuously grip, frequently reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, frequently lift 20‑40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, frequently use close and peripheral vision. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and between 15‑32 degrees Fahrenheit. The work environment is frequently quite loud; employees may need to raise voices to be heard. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts. These are essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $16.50 to $21.45 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Laina Fullum, Director of Nutrition Services
• Nutrition Services
• Phone: 573‑214‑3483
• Email: [e-mail]