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Cook II- Temporary for 26-27 school year


Job Location:

Independence, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • We will actively recruit and fill any open positions with candidates who reflect the diversity of our students and community where possible.
  • Assignment location times worked are subject to change based on program/staffing needs.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred.

Assignment hours and location are subject to change based on staffing needs.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Cook II is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job reports to Cook III Nutrition Director and Business Manager

Essential Functions

  • Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
  • Cleans utensils equipment and storage food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
  • Inventories food items condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
  • Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
  • Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.

  • Responds to inquiries of students staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
  • Serves prepared food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
  • Other Functions

    • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

    Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

    SKILLS are required to perform single non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment used in food service.

    KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: equipment and materials utilized in food service; health standards and hazards; quantity cooking; and safety practices and procedures

    ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data and consider a number of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific job-related working with others Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem-solvingwith equipment is limited.

    Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; working and communicating effectively with students staff and community; and working with frequent interruptions.

    Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required.


Required Experience:

IC