Full-time Substitute Cook - District Wide

Bowling Green, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.25 - $15.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Edmonson County Public Schools, located in Kentucky, is committed to providing a safe and productive environment for students and staff through a comprehensive system of educational and supportive services. The district encompasses multiple schools and prides itself on fostering a culture of learning, growth, and community partnership. It values teamwork, continuous professional development, and positive relationships among parents, students, faculty, and the broader community. Edmonson County Public Schools emphasizes strict adherence to policies and quality standards to ensure the well-being and academic success of its students.

The School Food Service Cook position is a vital role within the Edmonson County Public Schools system, serving at various school sites. This role is focused on preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a diverse range of foods in quantities suitable for the school population. Working under the supervision of the Director of School Food Service, Food Service Manager, and Building Principal, the cook is responsible not only for food preparation but also for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen facilities. The position supports nutritional guidelines and safety standards to promote a healthy eating environment for students and staff alike.

A School Food Service Cook at Edmonson County Public Schools is expected to have both excellent culinary skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities. They should be capable of working effectively within a team environment, demonstrating people skills that encourage cooperation and a positive working climate. This individual plays a crucial role in fostering good relationships between the school and the community by presenting a positive image and supporting the educational mission of the district.

The duties of this role are comprehensive, ranging from baking goods such as rolls, biscuits, and cakes to preparing main dishes, salads, and sandwiches. The cook must carefully monitor food quantities, adjust recipes as necessary, and ensure all food items meet appearance and nutritional standards. Maintaining food safety through temperature monitoring and adhering to sanitation protocols is critical. Additionally, the cook operates various kitchen equipment, supervises and trains other staff, and handles monetary transactions related to food sales.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, successful completion of food service certification training as prescribed by Kentucky regulations, and a dedication to maintaining professional competence. The School Food Service Cook must be dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to health and safety standards. In summary, this role is essential to supporting the daily operations of school meal programs, ensuring students have access to nutritious and appealing food, and that the food service environment is managed with care and professionalism.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel
Effective communication skills both oral and written
Ability to function in a team oriented environment
Willingness to cooperate with school district personnel
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical ability to perform food preparation and kitchen duties
Availability to work flexible hours including special events

Job Qualifications

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty
Demonstrate people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment
High school diploma or GED
Completion of training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student educational records
Willingness to cooperate with superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff
Ability to maintain and improve professional competence

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 standard 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, dishwasher 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 as needed
Perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor