Cook/Baker

Rowan County Schools; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan County Schools in Morehead, Kentucky is seeking a Cook/Baker to support the School Nutrition Program. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining clean facilities and equipment, and working on the serving lines in a school setting.

The cook will operate dishwashing and steam-table equipment, participate in at least six hours of annual training, and follow directions while collaborating with staff to ensure safe, high-quality food service in the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must recertify annually.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation and safeties.
• Should have knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Skills

Read and follow directions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

GED progress as required by Kentucky law

Tools

Food service equipment

Dishwashing equipment

Steam tables

Job description

Cook/Baker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5714299

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Class Code: 7241

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: COOK/BAKER (SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM)

Responsible To: School Nutrition Program Manager

Director of Food Service

Principal

Basic Function: The Cook is responsible for maintaining School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• · Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• · Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• · Must re-certify annually.
• · Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• · Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• · Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• · Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service