Part-Time School Lunch Kitchen Assistant

Joplin R 8 School District; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Joplin R 8 School District in Jefferson, Missouri is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Jefferson Elementary. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in a 9-month term, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preference is given to those with large-scale food production experience or related statewide training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with large scale production preferred.
• Completion of, or participation in, State/DoE or School Food Service statewide training program or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans the preparation of and prepares all food items.
• Assists with daily cleaning of kitchen equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Reports any inferior quality of food or faulty equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested recipes for quality and appearance.
• Counts funds from meal participants and deposits funds to the account.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State/DoE training program or equivalent preferred

Job description

Joplin R 8 School District in Jefferson, Missouri is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Jefferson Elementary. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in a 9-month term, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preference is given to those with large-scale food production experience or related statewide training.