Cook/Baker

District Wide; Bardstown (KY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bardstown Independent School District in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake and serve large quantities of food for students and staff. You will train others, maintain sanitation, and help manage inventory and records.

This role requires one year of cooking/baking experience and completion of required certification coursework. The position is full-time in a school cafeteria setting, with duties spanning meal prep, serving and event catering as needed.

Competenze

• Requires high school diploma or GED or progress toward obtaining GED as required by Kentucky law.
• At least one year of cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food personnel per regulation 702 KAR 6:045.

Mansioni

• Prepare and bake rolls, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine all 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 food 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, dishwasher 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.

Conoscenze

Food safety

Team leadership

Effective communication

Basic math

Record-keeping

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

G.E.D. certificate

Strumenti

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Cash register

Dishwasher

Descrizione del lavoro

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

COOK/BAKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity
• 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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine all 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 food 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, dishwasher 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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Lift, bend, reach and stand.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Maintain routine records.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Make change accurately.
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as Prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Cook/Baker

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This job is also posted in Bardstown City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5989412

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

COOK/BAKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity
• 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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine all 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 food 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, dishwasher 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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Lift, bend, reach and stand.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Maintain routine records.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Make change accurately.
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as Prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carrie Long , HR Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]