6HR Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time

Job Details Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker Date Posted: 6/18/2026 Location: Thornwilde Elementary School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED Hours: 6 hrs Notes: 180 Day contract / Benefits with a 20 hours a week / Earn between $16.31-$21.48 (based on years of experience and shift) / 4 paid holidays Title: Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time Qualifications Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate Has received or is eligible to receive certification as a school food service employee by the Division of School Food Service Has specialized skills in basic mathematics Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day Is neat and clean in person and in work habits Has ability to read and follow written directions and recipes Has ability to operate equipment used in school cafeteria such as cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, frying machine, dishwasher, steam cart, ovens, etc. Has training and experience in quantity cooking (preferred) Reports To Manager Cafeteria Job Goal To serve attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth Performance Responsibilities Be familiar with written guidelines, policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities Check food shipments into school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified Check daily menus with manager and work out recipes for correct food amounts Prepare food according to planned menu and tested recipes Assure that food is of best quality in flavor and appearance before it is served Record all food withdrawn from storage Assure that unused foods are properly stored or disposed of Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by manager Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen Assist in collecting money for meals and beverages sold Move equipment, supplies and furniture as required for area of responsibility Report immediately any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen to the Manager Cafeteria Report to manager any faulty or inferior quality food which is received Assist manager in ordering supplies Assume manager duties in manager's absence Attend in-service training or workshops Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr Boone County Schools