Cook

Lee County Middle High School; Beattyville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Middle High School in Beattyville, KY is hiring a Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake and serve foods for students and staff. You will maintain sanitary kitchen conditions, supervise others, and assist in inventory and meal service.

Reports to the Food Service Director and works full-time in a school cafeteria setting, following federal and state nutrition and safety standards. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve foods in quantity.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in a school cafeteria.
• Assist in training and directing others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure safety and quality.
• Serve food and replenish serving containers.
• Keep cafeteria area clean and compliant with safety procedures.
• Record foods prepared and amounts sold as directed.

Skills

Food preparation

Quantity cooking

Safety compliance

Kitchen equipment operation

Record-keeping

Mathematical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Manager's Certification

Mandatory training compliance (7 CFR parts 210 & 235)

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Dishwasher

Range/Oven

Cash register

Job description

Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947521
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Cook/Baker

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity 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:

The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;

• 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 standards including appearances, 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 and 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 baked 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Check food shipments received at school, in the absence of the manager, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• Basic record-keeping techniques;
• Health and safety regulations.

• 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.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Prepare attractive, appetizing 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 time lines.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting 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, reaching;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull lightweights.

EVALUATION:

• Annual creation of a professional growth plan.
• Evaluated annually by the Food Service Director in accordance with classified personnel standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate;
• Food Manager's Certification;
• Completion of mandatory annual training requirements as prescribed in 7 CFR parts 210 and 235.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required