Job Details

Cook Position

Terms Of Employment: 9 months; Beginning 2026-2027 school year and future terms

Pay Schedule: Cook

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Pass fingerprint check
• ServSafe certification course required within first year of hire
• Pass Physical Capabilities Test
• Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation
• Knowledge of standard cooking skills
• Ability to interpret recipes and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to follow, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions and labels

Job Summary

The Cook will be responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the school kitchen/cafeteria to include assisting the Head Cook in preparation and service of food; cleaning and sanitizing items (i.e. food service, counters, equipment).

Required Expectations

• Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and physical needs, as well as their education needs.
• Supports the mission of the Webb City R-7 School District.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be warm and nurturing with students.
• Be customer service oriented and professional.
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District.
• Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the preparation and planning of meals.
• Serving meals.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, dishes, trays and other items necessary for food services.
• Report any deficiencies or safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of main and alternate line(s) food items according to the planned menu and following established procedures.
• Prepare baked goods such as breads, rolls, cookies and desserts.
• Assist in planning and adjusting standardized recipes as needed to ensure adequate amounts of food are available for all school meals, satellites and special events.
• Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served as per regulations.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware and utensils.
• Follow procedures to maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the storage, preparation and service of food.
• Operate serving line with prompt, courteous and efficient service.
• Assist in ensuring the dining and kitchen areas are attractive and clean.
• Models positive behavior for students (i.e. inter-personal communication, processes, social interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• stand, walk, sit and talk/hear;
• occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs; and
• be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.