Cook​/Server

Cook/Server

KAW VALLEY USD 321 Food Service - Rossville, Kansas. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in KAW VALLEY USD 321.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Re-Posted:
  Aug 25, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Cook & Server

Purpose: The cook assists in the preparation and serving of food, and in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Cook and/or Server must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 321.

Responsible To: Food Service Director, Kitchen Manager

Qualifications:

• A reasonable degree of proficiency in basic math applications and computations.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Assist in preparing and serving food.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen facilities.
• Prepare and serve food and clean kitchen equipment as per directions and guidelines.
• Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices.
  
  Ensure that all food preparation is done in a timely manner as to meet schedules.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the mission and philosophy of USD 321.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Physical Requirements/
  
  Environmental Conditions:
• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to stoop, bend, and/or reach.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. repeatedly.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must be able to work with electrical and gas appliances.
• Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
• Must maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Must follow district guidelines for professional food service dress code.
• Must comply with district, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Must be able to work with dish washing liquids and powders, solvents and other cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work with materials of intense heat or extreme cold.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ensure accuracy of food quantities sent to schools.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Inform Kitchen Manager of inferior product quality and products not meeting specifications.
• Other duties as assigned which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Nonprofessional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time