Cook

Southwestern High School; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal program

Job summary

Southwestern High School in Somerset, Kentucky, is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, bake and serve meals for students and staff. You will train others and ensure cleanliness and food safety at the school kitchen.

Starting immediately, the role is full-time with salary listed as $13.35 per hour. Experience in large-quantity food preparation is required and certification training is specified by state rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year cooking/baking experience in large quantities.
• Must complete training for beginning school food personnel certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at a school site.
• Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Handle inventory and monitor food safety and quality.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food handling

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Dishwasher

Oven

Job description

Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905093

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.35 Per Hour

Job Description

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

• 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 foods items for cooking and baking; 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; 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, 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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 and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

License and Other Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Chris Myers , Principal
• Southwestern High School
• Email: [e-mail]