Cook/Baker - 7241 - Meadow View

Hardin County School District • Radcliff, KY

3d

About The Position

Prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site. Assist with other food preparation duties, maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition, and train and provide work direction to others. This is a full-time position for 180 days per school year, working 7 hours per day. Pay for the 2026–2027 school year will be prorated based on the start date.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• One year of experience cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Complete the training course for certification of beginning school food personnel prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation, serving, and storage; food sanitation and safety; large-scale food preparation; recipe adjustment and substitutions; proper storage of equipment and supplies; standard kitchen equipment and measurements; health and safety regulations; basic record keeping; and basic math and cashiering.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance; prepare, cook, bake, and serve food in quantity; comply with health and sanitation regulations; operate and maintain standard school cafeteria equipment; prepare attractive, appetizing, and nutritious meals; lift, bend, reach, and stand; lift heavy objects; follow and adjust recipes; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate orally and in writing; maintain routine records; meet schedules and timelines; work cooperatively with others; plan and organize work; observe health and safety regulations; train and provide work direction; make change accurately; and read and write at the level needed for successful job performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods, including rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, and cookies, and combine ingredients.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables, and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
• Assist in determining food quantities; adjust and extend recipes; and maintain food quality, appearance, and nutritional standards.
• Monitor food and water temperatures to ensure safety, quality, and proper sanitizing temperatures.
• Serve food according to established guidelines, replenish serving containers, and serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, and appliances; store food supplies; and clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.
• Follow kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; properly store unused food and supplies and dispose of unusable leftovers.
• Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment, including slicers, choppers, mixers, steamers, fryers, dishwashers, electric warmers, ranges, ovens, pressure cookers, and cash registers.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Record food sold and monies collected; assist with inventory and routine records; and record foods cooked and leftovers.
• Prepare and bake food for special events and assist at banquets or other special events as required.
• Assist in other food service areas, collect money, and make correct change.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED