Cook/Baker - Districtwide

Owensboro Public Schools•Owensboro, KY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students. This role involves preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a variety of foods in large quantities, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, and potentially assisting with special events and catering. The Cook/Baker will also be responsible for operating kitchen equipment, monitoring food temperatures, and assisting with record-keeping and inventory. For the 8341 classification, there is an added flexibility to travel between multiple locations as needed to meet departmental demands.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate OR demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
One year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities (preferred).
Able to execute basic math skills.
Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites, and operation of point of sale system.
Knowledge of principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving, and storage.
Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Knowledge of methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of basic math and cashiering skills.
Knowledge of HACCP/SOP procedures including sanitation practices related to handling & serving food.
Ability to prepare attractive, appetizing, and nutritious meals for students and staff.
Ability to understand requirements for reimbursable meals and monitor student trays to ensure requirements are met.
Ability to lift, bend, reach, and stand.
Ability to follow, adjust, and extend recipes.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain routine records.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to observe and follow health and safety regulations.
Ability to make changes accurately.
Ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
Must complete onboarding and on the job training deemed necessary by school food service personnel.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school cafeteria.
Assist in other food preparation duties as directed.
Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables, and other main dishes.
Prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
Determine 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.
Store food supplies properly.
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 chopper, mixer, steamer, electric warmer, range, oven, cash register, dishwasher, and other cafeteria equipment.
Train and provide work direction to others as directed by the manager/ASM.
Record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned.
Assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed.
Prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
Prepare and bake food for special events as needed.
Assist with catering or special events as required.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
Assist in other food service areas as needed.
Collect money and make correct change.
Travel between multiple locations, as needed, to meet departmental demands (8341 classification).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Act in accordance with by-laws and policies of the Owensboro Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Owensboro Public Schools.
Participate in and successfully complete planned training programs.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.