Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.35 - $16.38
Benefits
health benefits
Job Description
Garrard County Schools is a recognized educational institution committed to providing quality education and nurturing environments for students within the Garrard County region in Kentucky. The school district offers diverse programs and services designed to support student success and community engagement. Dedicated to excellence, Garrard County Schools values the role of well-trained personnel in maintaining a positive and productive educational atmosphere. Among the vital positions within the district is the Cook/Baker, a role essential to ensuring that students and staff receive nutritious and well-prepared meals that comply with health and safety standards. This position is crucial in supporting the broader... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- completion of training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods
- ability to bend, squat, crawl, climb and reach
- ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
- ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- willingness to maintain regular attendance
- ability to operate various kitchen equipment
- ability to follow oral and written directions
- ability to make change accurately
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility
- 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
- ability to operate and maintain standard kitchen equipment and utensils
- basic math and cashiering skills
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to follow, adjust and extend recipes
- ability to maintain routine records
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- ability to meet schedules and timelines
- ability to lift, bend, reach and stand for extended periods
- ability to train and provide work direction to others
- completion of prescribed food personnel training course for certification
Job Duties
- 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
- 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
- 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
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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