Cook-Baker

Young World Physical Education; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 22,565 - 26,849; Full time

Job summary

A local school food service department seeks a Cook-Baker to prepare and serve food items at an assigned school site. The role requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. along with a year of experience in large quantity cooking and baking. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, ensuring sanitation standards, and assisting with food service events. Offering a salary range of $16.38 to $19.49 per hour for this full-time position in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to high school diploma and one year experience in cooking and baking.
• Cook/Bakers must complete a training course for certification of beginning school food personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of foods in quantity.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Assist in determining food quantities and following recipe adjustments.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Food sanitation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Standard kitchen utensils

Dishwasher

Oven

Job description

Cook-Baker

Bowling Green Independent Schools Food Service Department - T.C. Cherry Elementary School - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID: 5527980

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2025-2026 School Year

Days of Employment: 184 for full year

7 hours per day

Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities. Cook/Bakers must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Reports To: Cafeteria Manager

Job Goal

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
2. Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
3. Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; follow, adjust, and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
4. Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
5. Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
6. 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.
7. Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
8. Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, computer, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
9. Train and provide work direction to others.
10. 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.
11. Prepare and bake food for special events as needed; assist at banquets or special events as required.
12. Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.
13. Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
14. Lift, bend, reach, push, pull and stand.
15. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
16. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
17. Frequently lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.
18. Meet schedules and time lines.
19. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
20. Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
21. Act as a consistent positive public relations agent for school and district programs and activities.
22. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding individual students and their families.
23. Implement and adhere to all rules and regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and directives as adopted by the Board of Education, principal, administrative staff, superintendent and School Based Decision Making Council.
24. Maintain acceptable personal attendance without repeated unexcused absences, tardiness, absences without notification, or abuse of sick leave.
25. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, School Administrators, or Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.38 to $19.49 Per Hour