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Nutrition Services- District Wide Application Pool
Cape Girardeau, MOApril 1st, 2026
Position Type:Food Service/Nutrition Services CookDate Posted:1/7/2026Location:District WideJob Title: Cook HelperTerms of Employment: 9-month contract; 170 or 171 daysFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Cafeteria ManagerBrief Description of Position:The Cook is responsible for providing support to food service activities with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.Hours may vary: 3.75 to 6.50 hours per day (6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)Starting wage: $15.00 per hour (or current Nutrition Services cafeteria rate)Required Qualifications:Must have cooking and baking experience.Must be familiar with standardized recipes and standard cooking measurements.Must be willing to learn proper serving procedures.Must be willing to learn tasks required to safely operate, clean and care for kitchen equipment.Must have knowledge of federal, state and local sanitation regulations and guidelines.Must be willing and able to attend meetings and workshop that are scheduled outside of regularly scheduled hours, the regular school day or the school year.Must be willing and able to work on school projects and/or functions that are scheduled outside of regularly scheduled hours or the regular school day.Must have good organizational skills and possess a willingness to work with students, staff and parents.Attachment(s):2025-2026 Salary Schedule.pdfNutrition Services Cook Helper Job Description.pdf