School Cafeteria Substitute Cook — Serve Students Daily

District; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Gasconade Co School District R2 Owensville, Missouri seeks a Substitute Cook to support the school meal program, preparing and serving lunch and helping maintain a safe, clean cafeteria environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic kitchen skills, ability to follow recipes, and teamwork with the Lead Cook and Director of Food Services. Terms of employment are as needed by the district.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic kitchen instructions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures related to food service.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Kitchen sanitation methods of cleaning and maintaining food service areas, utensils, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, caring and positive cafeteria environment.
• Assist in the preparation of lunch.
• Clean and store utensils, dishes, trays, and cafeteria equipment.
• Operate cafeteria equipment as required.
• Organize, set up, and sell a la Carte items as needed.
• Set up, heat, and serve lunch at assigned school.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records including meal counts, food usage, and ordering.
• Inventory and order food and supplies as required for lunches or a la Carte items as directed by Lead Cook.
• Clean school kitchen after serving lunch.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Operate appliances and equipment found in school cafeterias.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as Lead Cook assigns.
• Read and write at the level necessary to perform the above duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Skills

Reading and interpreting kitchen notes

Food service laws knowledge

Problem solving

Organizing and prioritizing

Kitchen utensils and equipment

Sanitation in kitchen

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Gasconade Co School District R2 Owensville, Missouri seeks a Substitute Cook to support the school meal program, preparing and serving lunch and helping maintain a safe, clean cafeteria environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic kitchen skills, ability to follow recipes, and teamwork with the Lead Cook and Director of Food Services. Terms of employment are as needed by the district.