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Clark County KY

Cook/Substitute Cook 2024-2025 (1414-2024)

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TitleCook/Substitute Cook 2024-2025
Posting ID1414-2024
Description

Class Code: 7241-1

 

 

CLASS TITLE:

 

Cook/Baker

 

REPORTS TO:

 

Cafeteria Manager

 

BASIC

 

FUNCTION:

 

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

 

 

REPRESENTATIVE

 

DUTIES:

 

Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.

 

 

Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.

 

 

Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjust and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.

 

 

Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.

 

Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.

 

 

Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.

 

 

Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.

 

 

Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.

 

Train and provide work direction to others.

 

 

Record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of cooked and foods left over.

 

 

Prepare and bake food for special events as needed; assist at banquets or special events as required.

 

 

Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.

 

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND

 

ABILITIES:

 

 

Knowledge of:

 

 

Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.

 

 

Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.

 

 

Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.

 

 

Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.

 

 

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

 

 

Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.

 

 

Health and safety regulations.

 

 

Basic record-keeping techniques.

 

 

Basic math and cashiering skills.

 

 

Ability to:

 

 

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.

 

 

Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.

 

 

Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.

 

Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.

 

 

Lift, bend, reach and stand.

 

 

Follow, adjust and extend recipes.

 

 

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

 

 

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

 

Lift heavy objects.

 

 

Maintain routine records.

 

 

Meet schedules and time lines.

 

 

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

 

 

Plan and organize work.

 

 

Observe health and safety regulations.

 

 

Train and provide work direction to others.

 

 

Make change accurately.

 

 

Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

 

 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

 

EDUCATION AND

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

 

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

 

 

Salary Table 3

 

Board Approved 10/16/07

 

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Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$12.66 - $16.59 / Per Hour
LocationDISTRICT WIDE

Applications Accepted

Start Date04/24/2024
End Date05/03/2025

Job Contact

NameJennifer MuncyTitleFood Service Director
Emailjennifer.muncy@clark.kyschools.usPhone859.744.4545 Ext. 1004