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Published on Mar 18 2026

Food Preparation Workers

$14.80 - $16.00  per hour
Visa required: H-2B
From Apr 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026

Employer

5500 Van Horn Tavern Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
United States

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Job description

Duties may include: Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat and brewing coffee or tea. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils dishes, or silverware. Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers. Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetable, or desserts, according to customers’ order or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures & other related Food Preparation Workers activities as per SOC/OES 35-2021 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM or 3:00PM-11:00PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Optional, shared furnished housing available to the worker at a monthly housing rate up to $300.00; if optional housing is agreed upon by the worker, monthly housing rate is to be paid directly to the landlord each month.

Special Requirements

Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified. Hours may fluctuate based on tourism peaks and valleys throughout the season (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.

Employer Contact Info

+15734458100

[email protected]

Did you know that... there are 2 types of H-2 visas?

Agricultural workers get H-2A visas. H-2B workers are in non-agricultural jobs like construction.

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