2026-27 Morgan County High School Cook/Baker

Morgan County High School; West Liberty (KY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morgan County High School in West Liberty, Kentucky is seeking a Cook/Baker for a full-time position in the school cafeteria. The role involves preparing, cooking, and baking food for students and staff, maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions, and supervising others as directed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of cooking/baking experience in large quantities, plus training in school nutrition requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year cooking/baking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in food service.
• Ability to prepare, bake, and serve meals to students and staff.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and bake baked goods and meals for school menus.
• Assist in determining quantities and adjust recipes as needed.
• Monitor temperatures for safety and sanitation.
• Serve meals to students and staff and replenish stations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Train and direct other staff as needed.
• Record sales and assist with inventory and records.

Connaissances

Sanitation & safety practices

Food service operations

Quantitative math & cashiering

Record-keeping

Food safety knowledge

Formation

HS diploma or GED

Outils

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Oven

Cash register

Description du poste

2026-27 Morgan County High School Cook/Baker

Morgan County Schools Morgan County High School - West Liberty, Kentucky

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: COOK/BAKER

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Prepare, cook, bake and serve various foods at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
• Prepare meat dishes, vegetables, and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
• Assist in determining the 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 food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to ensure the proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish 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 documents of cooked foods and leftovers.
• 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 correct change.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving, and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking, and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve various foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility
• Prepare and serve food by health and sanitation regulations
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens
• Prepare attractive, delicious, and nutritious meals for students and staff
• Lift, bend, reach and stand
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Lift heavy objects
• Maintain routine records
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Plan and organize work
• Observe health and safety regulations
• Train and provide work direction to others
• Make change accurately
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Complete training course for beginning school food personnel certification as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Ashley Pelfrey , Principal
• Morgan County High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]