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Cooks Assistant (Part-Time)

City of St. Joseph

City of St. Joseph

St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 15-15 / hour
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
Position: Cooks Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Job Id: 716
# of Openings: 1

JOB TITLE: Cook's Assistant (Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
DIVISION: Senior Citizen's Center
SALARY: $15.00/HR
CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope
Assists cook in meal preparation and serving, and responsible for clean-up of kitchen, dishes and related equipment at the Senior Citizen's Center. Operates a cash register and must be able to accept money and count back change. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists cook in preparing and serving lunch for center cafeteria patrons
  • Cooks lunch when cook is unavailable
  • Washes dishes and related equipment
  • Follows Health Department regulations on sanitary procedures
  • Cleans refrigerators, storage racks, counters & cabinets as scheduled
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned
  • Prepares cold side dishes and deserts
  • Performs cashiering duties

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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills in the operation of a commercial dishwasher and proper sanitation procedures.
Skills in preparing, cooking and serving food.
Ability to communicate well with center patrons and volunteers.
Must have a valid state driver’s license.
Six months to one year experience in related field required.

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Uses equipment such as a dishwasher, oven, commercial mixer, food processor, meat slicer, meat tenderizer, gas stove, 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 to thirty pounds. Majority of the shift is done standing.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
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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