Food Service Cook - Washington High School
Young World Physical Education, Washington, MO, United States
Food Service Cook - Washington High School
School District of Washington – Washington High School – Washington, Missouri.
Job Details
Job ID:
5660101
Application Deadline:
May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Food Service Cook for Washington High School for the 26‑27 School Year. The position is approximately 7 hours per day from 6:45am to 2:15pm. The starting pay range for this position is $15.00/hr – $18.12/hr, depending on experience. This is a benefit eligible position. For specific questions regarding this position, please email jill.poepsel@sdowmo.org.
Job Title:
Cook
Department:
Food Service
Reports To:
Director of Food Service
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
Salary Grade:
Hourly
Calendar:
Consistent with School Calendar
POSITION SUMMARY
(Primary purpose of job)
Food service staff are responsible for preparation and delivery of meals within the educational environment.
SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
(Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)
Food service staff duties may include preparing and serving meals, operating systems consistent with meal purchases, inventory, and cleaning the kitchen.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(Major duties which the position exists to perform)
Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students safely utilizing kitchen tools and equipment.
Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas.
Set‑up and break‑down serving lines and/or manage the efficient flow of students to obtain and pay for their food.
Operate the operating system utilized for meal purchases.
Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and reliable attendance as it aligns to the scope of this position.
OTHER DUTIES
(duties which the incumbent can be expected to perform)
Additional duties necessary for special events, or to assist in an emergency situation.
Assist with occasional work such annual inventories and/or larger cleaning projects.
Occasional or sporadic duties such as participating on an interview committee, covering a duty of a colleague, etc.
Participate in professional development activities and/or training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimal student supervisory duties required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options)
Experience with large scale food preparation preferred.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
School kitchen and cafeteria environment. The environment will have extreme temperatures during meal preparation and is loud when students are in the area. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15 to $18.12 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Jill Poepsel , Director of Food Service
Food Services
Email: jill.poepsel@sdowmo.org
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School District of Washington – Washington High School – Washington, Missouri.
Job Details
Job ID:
5660101
Application Deadline:
May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Food Service Cook for Washington High School for the 26‑27 School Year. The position is approximately 7 hours per day from 6:45am to 2:15pm. The starting pay range for this position is $15.00/hr – $18.12/hr, depending on experience. This is a benefit eligible position. For specific questions regarding this position, please email jill.poepsel@sdowmo.org.
Job Title:
Cook
Department:
Food Service
Reports To:
Director of Food Service
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
Salary Grade:
Hourly
Calendar:
Consistent with School Calendar
POSITION SUMMARY
(Primary purpose of job)
Food service staff are responsible for preparation and delivery of meals within the educational environment.
SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
(Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)
Food service staff duties may include preparing and serving meals, operating systems consistent with meal purchases, inventory, and cleaning the kitchen.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(Major duties which the position exists to perform)
Prepare and serve meals and snacks to students safely utilizing kitchen tools and equipment.
Clean and sanitize cooking and serving areas.
Set‑up and break‑down serving lines and/or manage the efficient flow of students to obtain and pay for their food.
Operate the operating system utilized for meal purchases.
Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and reliable attendance as it aligns to the scope of this position.
OTHER DUTIES
(duties which the incumbent can be expected to perform)
Additional duties necessary for special events, or to assist in an emergency situation.
Assist with occasional work such annual inventories and/or larger cleaning projects.
Occasional or sporadic duties such as participating on an interview committee, covering a duty of a colleague, etc.
Participate in professional development activities and/or training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimal student supervisory duties required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options)
Experience with large scale food preparation preferred.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
School kitchen and cafeteria environment. The environment will have extreme temperatures during meal preparation and is loud when students are in the area. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15 to $18.12 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Jill Poepsel , Director of Food Service
Food Services
Email: jill.poepsel@sdowmo.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr