Kitchen Worker

St. James School in Liberty, Missouri is seeking a part time kitchen worker for the 2026/2027 school year. Hours are M-F 9:30-2:00. Duties include food preparation, production and cleanup in a cafeteria setting according to established dietary requirements of quality, quantity, nutrition, appearance, temperature and timeliness.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing food to be served once it is delivered to the school on a daily basis
• Assists cooks and other cafeteria staff in food preparation, cafeteria setup, cleaning, and dishwashing.
• Serving food for students and staff
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area
• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment such as oven, stove, warmer and dishwasher
• Monitoring food delivery each day
• Following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of lunches served via the student information system
• Cleaning kitchen and cafe’ area after each lunch period

Willing to obtain a Food Manager’s license from Clay County Health Department 

•  Must be organized, efficient and task-oriented
• High School diploma or GED
• Able to lift and carry objects of 25 pounds
• Able to stand during food service
• Food handler certification--can be obtained after hire
• Must be able to wash dishes and clean the kitchen thoroughly on a daily basis
• Preferred applicants will feel comfortable in a school environment, have knowledge of kitchen health and safety procedures, and have good interpersonal communication skills.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.