Part & Full Time Food Service

St James School District R1; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St James School District R1 in Saint James, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Food Service Cook/Prep Staff member to join the cafeteria team. The role reports to the Cafeteria Manager and follows district recipes while maintaining sanitary standards per health regulations.

Starting date is immediate, with employment based on the Classified Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education. Email applications are accepted through the district.

Qualifications

• Maintain sanitary standards consistent with the Missouri Department of Health requirements.
• Follow recipes required by the school district and DESE.
• Assist in calculating the number of meals to be prepared.
• Assist in maintaining reports required by the district and DESE.
• Encourage good eating habits among students.
• Keep work area clean and sanitized.
• Attend planning and training seminars as approved by the Food Service Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary standards in the cafeteria as required by health authorities.
• Prepare and follow district recipes for meals.
• Assist in estimating the number of meals to be produced.
• Help maintain required reports for the district and DESE.
• Promote healthy eating habits among students.
• Keep the work area clean and sanitized at all times.
• Attend approved planning and training sessions for staff development.
• Execute other duties assigned by the Food Service Director or administration.

Job description

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Part & Full Time Food Service

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Job Details

Job ID: 4937118

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ST. JAMES R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFIED JOB

COOK/PREP STAFF

JOB TITLE: FOOD SERVICE COOK/PREP STAFF

REPORT TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Maintain sanitary standards consistent with the requirements of the Missouri Department of Health
• Maintain and follow recipes required by the school district and DESE
• Assist in calculating the number of meals to be prepared
• Assist in maintaining reports required by the school district and DESE
• Encourage good eating habits among students
• Keep work area clean and sanitized
• Attend planning and training seminars as approved and/or recommended by the Food Service Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or administration
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is on an annual basis. The Superintendent makes employment recommendations in April of each year for the next fiscal year. The final decision is made by the Board of Education. Salary is based on the Classified Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

An annual evaluation is conducted by the Food Service Director in April of each year using the evaluation method adopted by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Linda Webster , Nutrition Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] ext. 40612
• Email: [e-mail]