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Cook

District Wide
Van Buren, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform routine duties for food preparation and serving as required by cafeteria manager.
  • Maintain all sanitation standards for food service area including proper personal attire.
  • Properly store and stock food products according to specifications.
  • Performs duties efficiently and productively without the need for constant supervision.
  • Correctly and safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment, tools and utensils.
  • Work as part of a team to clean and sanitize kitchen after serving.
  • Communicate clearly with cafeteria manager, kitchen staff, students, parents and school staff.
  • Properly measure ingredients, adjust recipes and portion food as needed.
  • Maintain positive work habits such as punctuality, regular attendance, enthusiasm, and ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Negative drug screening upon employment
  • Clean background check

Physical requirements

  • Be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Stand during entire shift
  • Reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry and push
  • Frequent hand washing and immersion of hands in water and sanitation solution
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Repetitive motions of wrists, hands and fingers
  • Exposure to steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold

Reports to:  Cafeteria Manager and Director of Food Service

 

Contract: A 6-hour work day for 176 days is a full contract for this position. The 25-26 employment contract will be prorated based on days worked. 

 

Salary : $16,611 - $22,429

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