CAFE COOK

District Wide; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson County Schools District Wide in Bardstown, Kentucky is seeking a Cafe Cook to support the Nutrition Services team in preparing meals for students. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency in a school kitchen.

You will work with the Cafe Manager on inventory, production records, and reports; provide coverage at other schools as needed; and prepare a variety of baked goods and main dishes while ensuring nutrition standards and safety guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or GED progress) as required by Kentucky law.
• One year of experience in preparing food in large quantities is preferred.
• Must complete a training course for certification of beginning food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings related to nutrition service operations and activities as assigned.
• Assist the Cafe Manager in the preparation of reports and records including inventory, requisitions, daily reports and production sheets as needed.
• Provide support coverage at other schools as needed.
• Prepare rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods in large quantities.
• Prepare meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
• 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.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, and appliances in compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required;
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment, including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
• 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 leftover.
• Prepare and bake foods for special events as needed; assist in banquets or special events as required.
• Collect money and make correct change.
• Contribute to a District culture of cafeteria caretaking.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

CAFE COOK

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913405

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE

CAFE COOK

REPORTS TO

CAFE MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION SERVICES

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

HOURLY LEVEL 2

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

UP TO 180 DAYS, 4 HOURS, UP TO 6 7 HOURS, OR HOURLY

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7241 (4 HOURS), 8240 (6 HOURS), 8241 (HOURLY)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/21/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

One year of experience in preparing food in large quantities is preferred.

Must complete a training course for certification of beginning food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

POSITION SUMMARY

To create a positive environment that aligns with the vision for the Nutrition Services Department.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend meetings related to nutrition service operations and activities as assigned.

Assist the Cafe Manager in the preparation of a variety of reports and records including inventory, requisitions, daily reports and production sheets as needed.

Provide support coverage at other schools as needed.

Prepare rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods in large quantities.

Prepare meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.

Assist in determining appropriate quantities of food items for preparations; 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.

Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, and appliances in compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required;

Utilize proper methods of handling foods while assisting in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment, including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.

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 leftover.

Prepare and bake foods for special events as needed; assist in banquets or special events as required.

Collect money and make correct change.

Contribute to a District culture of cafeteria caretaking.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving, and storage.

Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking, and serving food.

Health and safety regulations.

Basic computer, math, and cashiering skills.

Ability to operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.

Ability to follow, adjust, and extend recipes.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while sitting, standing and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Ball , Director of Nutrition
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]