THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title:  Substitute Cook I - School Term/0 hrs/day


Job Order Number:  38332

City:  1601 East Pythian, Springfield, MO 65802


Section/Division:  Greene Valley State School for Severely Handicapped


Salary:  $9.17/hour


Deadline:  Continuously Accepting Applications

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the following.)


High School diploma or G.E.D.

 

One-year experience in food preparation is preferred.

 

Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

Primary duties are to prepare and serve food and clean up after the meal.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Prepare and serve meals under the direction of the Cook II according to the rules and regulations developed by the Food Service Section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

 

Perform kitchen clean-up duties.

 

Follow required health standards of local Department of Health.

 

Treat all people with respect and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

 

Accept supervision, cooperate with change and be flexible.

 

Fill in for absent Cook II, if assigned.

 

Follow daily assigned routine work activities.

 

Lift and move 50 pounds.

 

Follow policies and guidelines of the State Schools program.

 

Maintain confidentiality of parent, student, and staff personally identifiable information.

 

Demonstrate effective safety skills with students, equipment, environment, etc.

 

Maintain orderly, safe, and clean environment.

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

 

Participate in staff development as necessary to keep cooking skills and knowledge of food service updated and current.

 

Follow Food service skills development training plans for individual students.

 

Maintain a portfolio.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.  Reasonable and necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed at approved rates.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit an application to:

Assistant Director for Area Operations

Area II Office

Greene Valley State School

1601 East Pythian

Springfield, MO 65802-2141

Telephone:  800-406-7499

E-mail address:  webreplyspesssh@dese.mo.gov

 

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:  For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.  Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
 


OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES


To inquire about other employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access our Web Page at: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divadm/humanres/index.html

 

TTY/TDD users:  Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
 

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