Cook at ECHS - 8 hours

Edmonson County School District; Brownsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonson County Public Schools is seeking a School Food Service Cook to prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes for the district cafeteria.

You will ensure food safety, monitor temperatures, assist with inventory, train staff, and help serve meals to faculty and students while maintaining sanitation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate people skills for a team environment.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete training for certification as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes.
• Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Assist in inventory and maintain routine records as directed.
• Serve meals and replenish serving containers as needed.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food service certification training (702 KAR 6:045)

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Mechanic/Food Service
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: Edmonson Co. High School
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE COOK

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE

SECONDARY SUPERVISORS: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER & BUILDING PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED.
• Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
• Shall prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
• Shall prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes.
• Shall prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Shall assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking.
• Shall adjust and extend recipes as needed.
• Shall maintain food quality standard including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
• Shall monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met.
• Shall monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Shall serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed.
• Shall serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Shall clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies.
• Shall assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
• Shall clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.
• Shall assist in storing unused food and supplies.
• Shall dispose of unusable leftovers.
• Shall utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Shall operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
• Shall train and provide work direction to others.
• Shall record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned.
• Shall assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed.
• Shall prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
• Shall prepare and bake food for special events as needed.
• Shall assist at banquets or special events as required.
• Shall assist in other food service areas as needed.
• Shall collect money and make correct change as needed.
• Shall perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 9:05:30 PM CST.