Cook/Baker

Young World Physical Education; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational food service in Campbellsville is seeking a Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, and serve food for students. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation practices, and the ability to maintain a clean kitchen environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with skills in recipe adjustment and cash handling. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive educational setting with regular working hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service preparation and storage methods.
• Familiarity with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain routine records and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in quantity.
• Serve food and maintain kitchen and sanitation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and manage inventory.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Recipe adjustment

Basic math skills

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certification

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Cash register

Job description

Cook/Baker

Campbellsville Independent Schools Food Service - Campbellsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4931041

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 02, 2016 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: COOK/BAKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine 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.
• 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 AND ABILITIES:

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 time lines.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Certification.
• A criminal records check and physical are also required upon employment

Position Type: Full-Time