Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $16.00
Benefits
health benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Garrard County Schools is a reputable public school district committed to providing quality education and supportive services to students in Garrard County, Kentucky. The district prioritizes creating a safe and nurturing environment not only for learning but also for the overall well-being of students, which includes ensuring access to nutritious and well-prepared meals during school hours. Garrard County Schools employs dedicated staff members who contribute to the district's mission to foster student success and promote healthy lifestyles. As part of this mission, Garrard County Schools offers a Cook/Baker position, which plays a vital role in the district's Food Service Department.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045
- ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
- ability to maintain routine records
- availability to work 6 hours per day for 180 days per school year
- commitment to maintain regular attendance
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- knowledge of principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage
- knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food
- 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
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
- ability to operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens
- ability to prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff
- ability to lift, bend, reach and stand
- 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 health and safety regulations
- ability to train and provide work direction to others
Job 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 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 foods 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
- maintain regular attendance
- duty to report to work
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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