Cook / Baker (6 Hours)

Garrard County Schools is a respected educational institution serving a diverse student population with a commitment to excellence in education and community involvement. Located in Garrard County, Kentucky, this school district is dedicated not only to academic achievement but also to providing a supportive and enriching environment for students and staff. As part of their commitment to student well-being and success, Garrard County Schools prioritizes nutritious and appealing meal programs that address dietary needs and promote healthy lifestyles. The district operates multiple school cafeterias that serve a variety of meals prepared fresh daily by a skilled team of food service professionals. Working within this environment means playing a vital role in supporting the health and nutrition of students, as well as contributing to the vibrancy of the school community.

The Cook/Baker position available with Garrard County Schools is a contract role requiring 6 hours of work per day over 180 days in the school year, offering health benefits as part of the package. Reporting directly to the Director of Food Service, this position is classified as non-exempt. The role involves preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site. The Cook/Baker will prepare baked goods including rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, and cookies, as well as meat dishes, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, soups, and sauces. The position also requires adjusting recipes to meet food quantity and nutritional quality standards, monitoring food temperatures to ensure safety and compliance, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen facilities and equipment. Additionally, this role involves assisting in inventory, record-keeping, operating kitchen and cafeteria equipment, and training and providing work direction to other food service staff. The person in this role must demonstrate strong knowledge of quantity food service principles, sanitation and safety practices, recipe preparation and adjustments, and kitchen equipment operation. Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require standing, bending, and reaching throughout the workday. Candidates should have at minimum a high school diploma or G.E.D., with at least one year of experience cooking and baking large quantities of food in a commercial or institutional setting. All employees must complete a certification training course prescribed by Kentucky regulations for school food personnel. Successful applicants will be essential contributors to the school’s mission by delivering nutritious, appealing meals that enhance the learning environment and support student health.