Food Service Cook (Part Time)

City of St. Joseph

City of St. Joseph

St Joseph, MO, USA

USD 15.92-15.92 / hour

Posted on Jun 4, 2026
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Position: Food Service Cook (Part Time)
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Job Id: 793
# of Openings: 1
POSITION TITLE: Food Service Cook (Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities
DIVISION: Senior Citizen's Center
SALARY: $15.92 hr
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope
Prepares meals served in the cafeteria. Plans menus and orders supplies. Directly supervises volunteers who assist in meal preparation, service and clean-up. No budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cooks and prepares lunch for Center cafeteria patrons.
  • Plans menus to ensure well-balanced meal.
  • Researches and adds new items to the menu rotation.
  • Recommends best purchases to supervisor and orders supplies.
  • Supervises volunteers assisting in the cafeteria.
  • Prepares cold sides and desserts in the absence of the cook's assistant, in addition to regular duties.
  • Cleans gas stove, warming cabinet, refrigerators, storage racks, counters, & cabinets.
  • Follows Health Department regulations on sanitary procedures.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Experience in the operation of a commercial gas stove/oven, convection oven, meat slicer, commercial dishwasher, commercial mixer, warming cabinet, and steam table.
  • Knowledge and Skills in cooking and preparing food and proper sanitation procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic nutritional value of various foods and ability to plan and prepare well-balanced meals.
  • Knowledge of Health Department regulations and sanitary procedures.
  • Ability to direct the activities of cafeteria volunteer workers.
  • Ability to communicate well with center patrons and volunteers.
  • Two years' experience in related field required.

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Uses equipment such as a commercial dishwasher, commercial mixer, gas oven, convection oven, steam table, meat slicer, along with other related kitchen appliances.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an indoor setting with a controlled environment. Frequently required to lift up to thirty pounds. Long periods of standing.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
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