COOK

Cook (Full Time)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 invites candidates to join our kitchen team. Applicants will prepare high‑quality food in a fast‑paced environment and support student nutrition and wellness.

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

University City School District – 7700 Olive Boulevard, University City, MO 63130. Online applications accepted only.

Full‑time, 6:30 am – 2:30 pm. Days may vary; details provided during interview.

$16.25 – $17.25 per hour.

• Previous cook experience preferred; willing to train.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits—including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is a core value of Chartwells.
• Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.
• All candidates are equal opportunity applicants based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and other protected classes.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

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