Cook-Baker

Bowling Green Independent Schools•Bowling Green, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook-Baker prepares, cooks, bakes, and serves a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site. The role also assists with other food preparation and service duties, maintains clean and sanitary facilities, and trains and provides work direction to others. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year, with 184 days of employment for a full year and 6 hours per day. The Cook-Baker reports to the Cafeteria Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience cooking and baking food in large quantities.
Complete the training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
Ability to frequently lift heavy objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to lift, bend, reach, push, pull, and stand.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods, including preparing and combining ingredients.
Prepare and cook meat, vegetables, main dishes, salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
Assist in determining food quantities; follow, adjust, and extend recipes; and maintain food quality, appearance, and nutrition standards.
Monitor food and water temperatures to meet safety, quality, and sanitizing standards.
Serve food according to guidelines, replenish serving containers, and serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, appliances, refrigerators, and storerooms; store food supplies; and follow kitchen sanitation and safety requirements.
Store unused food and supplies, dispose of unusable leftovers, and use proper food-storage handling methods.
Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment, including slicers, choppers, mixers, steamers, fryers, dishwashers, electric warmers, ranges, ovens, pressure cookers, and computers.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Record food sales and money collected as assigned; assist with inventory and routine records; and document foods cooked and leftovers.
Prepare and bake food for special events and assist with banquets and other events as required.
Assist in other food-service areas as needed, collect money, and make correct change.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Lift, bend, reach, push, pull, and stand; frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Understand and follow oral and written directions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and meet schedules and timelines.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and an appropriate professional appearance.
Promote school and district programs and activities positively and maintain confidentiality concerning students and their families.
Follow applicable Board of Education, school, district, and School Based Decision Making Council rules, policies, guidelines, and directives.
Maintain acceptable personal attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, school administrators, or Superintendent.