Cook 2026-2027

Peaks Mill Elementary; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaks Mill Elementary in Frankfort, KY, seeks a Cook to support the School Nutrition Program. The role involves maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition and assisting in food preparation and serving on the line.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of food service experience, and completion of required training for beginning school food service personnel. Salary ranges from $15.30 to $19.36 per hour, with 182 contracted days and 6 hours per day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year food service experience preferred.
• Must complete state training for beginning school food service personnel and re-certify annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food.
• Operate dishwasher and related equipment.
• Set up steam tables and work on the serving line.
• Attend at least six hours of annual food safety training and other required education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Skills

Food service experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

JOB TITLE

Cook

REPORTS TO

School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Food Service Salary Schedule

Grade FS1

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

182 X 6

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7241

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

July 13, 2015

BASIC FUNCTION

The Cook is responsible for maintaining School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training in addition to food safety training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must re-certify annually.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Cook 2026-2027

Franklin Cty Peaks Mill Elementary - Frankfort, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

JOB TITLE

Cook

REPORTS TO

School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Food Service Salary Schedule

Grade FS1

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

182 X 6

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7241

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

July 13, 2015

BASIC FUNCTION

The Cook is responsible for maintaining School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training in addition to food safety training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must re-certify annually.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.30 to $19.36 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christy Pritchett , School Nutrition Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]