Cook 2026-2027

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

Job summary

Elkhorn Elementary in Frankfort, KY is hiring a Cook for the School Nutrition Program. The role involves maintaining cafeteria facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition, assisting in food preparation and serving, operating the dishwasher, and helping set up steam tables and the serving line.

You will also complete annual food safety training and other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Annual recertification is required.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Assist in preparation and serving of food.
• Operate dishwasher and other equipment.
• Set up steam tables for food service and assist on the serving line.
• Attend at least six hours of annual food safety and related training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Skills

Oral & written directions

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food service training program

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.

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]