Top 28 Food Preparation Workers Jobs in Springfield, MO

2026-2027 Cafeteria Supervisor VI - Central High School
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MO
- $22.20 - $34.82 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- ServSafe
- 5 years
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Produce Associate
Sam's Club —Springfield, MO
- $17 - $25 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Sales
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Dishwasher
DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield MO —Springfield, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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2026-2027 Student Nutrition Worker I - Student Nutrition Department
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MO
- $16.01 - $21.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- School
- Food Handler Certification
Domino's Pizza Team Member
Domino's Pizza | Team Ozarks —Springfield, MO
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL AND PART TIME)
Chartwells HE —Springfield, MO
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- University
- School
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Sonic Drive-In —Springfield, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Food Service Worker
Trinity Services Group —Ozark, MO
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Military encouraged
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Prep-Cook
Village Inn —Springfield, MO
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Restaurant
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Bakery Cake Designer (Part Time)
Hy-Vee Inc —Springfield, MO
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- No high school diploma
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Product Demonstrator Part Time
Product Connections —Springfield, MO
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Mixologist
BigShots Golf Springfield MO —Springfield, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Guest Service Agent
Drury Hotels Company LLC —Springfield, MO
- From $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Hotel
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kickback Host
Drury Hotels Company LLC —Springfield, MO
- Up to $3,200 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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2026-2027 Cafeteria Supervisor VI - Central High School

Springfield Public Schools -
Springfield, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.20 - $34.82 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Production safety compliance
Driver's License
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Managing projects
Food preparation equipment operation
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Supervisor VI

Department: Nutrition Services

Pay Grade: F220

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Reports to: Director III – Nutrition Services

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for food service activities at one High School Catering and Satellite location; organizing food preparation activities; supervising and assisting nutrition workers with food preparation and serving; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use; providing written reports; and complying with mandated health requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Estimate food preparation amounts and adjust forecasting when necessary in order to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste of food items.
Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature to present items that students and/or staff will accept.
Implement menu plans meeting students' mandated daily nutritional requirements.
Inspect food and/or supply deliveries verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or compliance with mandated health requirements.
Maintain accurate equipment temperature, food temperature, production records, maintenance, and receiving logs.
Inventory food, condiments, supplies, and equipment at specified intervals ensuring availability of items required to meet projected menu requirements.
Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition complying with current health standards.
Manage assigned site(s) operations providing efficient food services in compliance with established nutritional and health requirements.
Monitor food service operations ensuring a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment in compliance with standard practices and established nutritional and health standards.
Order food, equipment, and supplies maintaining an adequate inventory within established nutritional and budget guidelines.
Oversee the preparation, cooking, serving, and transportation of food and beverage items ensuring appealing presentation while meeting projected meal quantities and mandated
nutritional and safe food handling standards.
Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops in order to convey and/or receive information required to perform job functions.
Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as needed ensuring adequate staff coverage.
Prepare a variety of documents providing written support and/or conveying information.
Process documents, materials in order to complete and document transactions.
Reconcile transactions maintaining account balances in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Respond to inquiries of students, parents, staff, and the public providing information and/or direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices.
Schedule work assignments for cafeteria employees ensuring adequate coverage for daily operations.
Order and stock food, condiments, and supplies maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Supervise food service personnel as assigned maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.
Train employees ensuring achievement of work goals and maximized performance.
Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas maintaining sanitary conditions.
Serve food items that meet the required nutritional USDA guidelines.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

Must have a Food Handlers Safety Certification.
Must be Servsafe Certified.
Must pass a Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
Must have a Hepatitis A vaccination.
Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; basic math skills and cash handling, ability to read and follow a recipe in English, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to work as part of a team; analyze situations and make accurate decisions; work on multiple projects; and deal with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. Work is primarily in and out of refrigerators/freezer and warm kitchen environments.
The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or lifting up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

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