School Lunch Chef II: Nutrition‑Driven Menus & Special Diets

State-of-Missour; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, through the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Cook in Missouri. The position pays $17.50 per hour and requires health standards adherence, menu planning, and safe food handling for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per USDA guidelines, ordering supplies, and maintaining confidentiality and documentation. Prior experience in food prep and with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school lunch menus according to rules and regulations.
• Order food supplies following MSSD procedures.
• Create meals using established nutritional guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food including special diets as ordered.
• Perform kitchen clean-up duties.
• Follow required health standards of local Health Department.
• Complete required reports on time.
• Demonstrate effective safety with students and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Maintain CPR certification as required.
• Participate in staff development to update cooking skills.
• Follow training plans for students.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Disabilities experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, through the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Cook in Missouri. The position pays $17.50 per hour and requires health standards adherence, menu planning, and safe food handling for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per USDA guidelines, ordering supplies, and maintaining confidentiality and documentation. Prior experience in food prep and with disabilities is preferred.