Substitute Cook - AGSD

Ash Grove R-IV School District; Ash Grove (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Missouri is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for students. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in large-scale food preparation. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, operating equipment, and maintaining positive relationships with staff and students. This role is vital to the food service program and requires consistent attendance, as well as the ability to work in a varied temperature environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Experience in large scale food preparation.
• Demonstrate a desire for career improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students.
• Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas.
• Operate basic kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Cook
Date Posted: 3/20/2025
Location: Ash Grove Central Office

Job Title: Cook
Department: Food Service Support Staff
Reports to: Food Service Director and/or Building Principal
Classification: Non-Exempt
Terms of Employment: 8 Hours/164 Days. Hourly rate reviewed annually and benefits according to Board policies.

Summary

Cooks and cafeteria workers are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals through the district’s food service program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students
• Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas
• Occasionally prepare and serve meals outside of the regular school day for special events
• Set up and break down serving lines
• Required to clock in and out each day they are scheduled to work. Clocking must reflect true time worked.
• Count money, makes change
• Operate basic kitchen equipment including slicers, fryers, openers and dishwashers
• Operate a cash register
• All other duties as required or assigned

Skills and Abilities

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

Computation

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform those operations using units of American money and weight, volume and distance measurements.

Reasoning

• Comprehend and follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions
• Solve simple problems with few variables in stable conditions

Technology

• Ability to operate a cash register

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• The ability to perform the essential job functions, to take directions, maintain positive relationships and exhibit good grooming and dress.
• Experience in large scale food preparation
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Physical Demands

• Frequently walk short distances
• Continuously stand
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso
• Continuously grip
• Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Frequently lift ten pounds and occasionally lift fifty pounds
• Use close, distance and peripheral vision

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function 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. 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.