WENTZVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Description
Locator: 5.03
Position Title: Cook
Reports To: Director of Child Nutrition, Cafeteria Manager
SUMMARY
Assists in the preparation and serving of quality food to all students at assigned
location.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED or have significant relatable experience
- Knowledge of serving food in large quantities, preferably in a school setting
- Ability to acquire and maintain ServSafe certification
- Basic computer skills
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Keeps the food preparation and food storage areas in a clean, organized and
workable fashion at all times
- Reports faulty equipment and all other kitchen related concerns to the cafeteria
manager
- Safely operates all kitchen equipment
- Prepare food according to a planned menu with tested, uniform recipes
- Ensures the food is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is
served
- Stores unused food items in the proper manner
- Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and
sanitary requirements are met
- Assists manager with inventory records and provide managers with daily counts
of all items used.
- Relieves cashiers and servers as required
- Wear and maintain uniforms in a neat, clean, appropriate fashion in accordance
with Child Nutrition dress code
- Communicates with the students and staff in a friendly and courteous manner
- Attends meetings, professional development and other trainings as required
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Must attend work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned by the Café
Manager and/or Directors of Child Nutrition Services
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance
functions of this job:
- Exposed to loud noise levels
- Regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat, as well as food oils, toxic
or caustic chemicals, wet/humid conditions, and moving mechanical parts.
- Requires a concentrated level of attention.
