Cook (6-hour) - BCHS

Boyle County High School; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky is seeking a Cook (6-hour) to assist in the preparation and service of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, attention to safety standards, and the ability to operate a POS register. This position emphasizes timely service, teamwork, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake, set up and serve a variety of food items in quantity at an assigned school site.
• Follow standardized recipes and kitchen procedures for food quality and safety, and sanitation.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Operate the Point of Sale (POS) register and record the sale of food items to students and staff.
• Ensure that students are selecting compliant reimbursable meals.
• Provide outstanding customer service to students and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

POS operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cook (6-hour) - BCHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928842
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

* Interviews for this position may begin before the application deadline.*

POSITION:Cook

SCHOOL / DEPT:Food Service

EVALUATOR:Food Service Director or designee

SALARY SCHEDULE:Food Service Team

APPROVED BY:Boyle County Board of EducationDATE:April 2022

ABOUT US

Kids come first at Boyle County Schools. We're proud to employ a team of educators and staff who strive for excellence, crave innovation and look for ways to provide students with personalized learning environments. A state and national leader in education, Boyle County Schools elevates more than 2,700 students to the highest levels of achievement through growth in academics, the arts and athletics.

ABOUT THE POSITION

To assist in the preparation and service of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are listed for reference. Success will involve the ongoing demonstration of desire and ability to perform responsibilities effectively, efficiently, pleasantly and with a focus on student success.

• Prepare, cook, bake, set up and serve a variety of food items in quantity at an assigned school site.
• Follow standardized recipes and kitchen procedures for food quality and safety, and sanitation.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and that sanitary conditions are met.
• Reports inferior quality of food and faulty equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Operates commercial equipment needed in the cooking and cleaning processes.
• Operate the Point of Sale (POS) register and record the sale of food items to students and staff.
• Ensure that students are selecting compliant reimbursable meals.
• Provide outstanding customer service to our students and staff.
• Maintain a minimum of six (6) hours of professional training annually per the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Strict adherence to the Policies and Procedures of the Boyle County Board of Education, the Employee Handbook and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Fulfilling contractual obligation of days worked.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and required to bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing duties of this job.
• Continual use of hand strength to grasp tools.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently walks on slippery surfaces. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Requires activities involving being around commercial cooking equipment, exposure to marked changes in temperature, frequently working in an environment with extreme temperature changes.
• The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cheyenne Barsotti , Assistant Director: Finance + Federal Programs
• Boyle County Board of Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]