Cook/Baker_Substitute

Bowling Green Independent Schools; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowling Green Independent Schools is seeking a Substitute Cook/Baker to support the district's food service program in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role prepares, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site, following health and safety guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year of cooking and baking large quantities, and completion of training for beginning school food personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year cooking and baking experience in large quantities.
• Training course for certification of beginning school food personnel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods for school meals.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes for serving to students and staff.
• Assist in determining quantities and adjust recipes while maintaining quality and nutrition.
• Monitor temperatures and sanitation to ensure food safety during preparation and serving.
• Serve meals according to guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; handle money as required.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety procedures; assist with inventory and records.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Cook/Baker__Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895160

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

• 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; follow, 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, computer, 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.


• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.


• Lift, bend, reach, push, pull and stand.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Frequently lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.


• Meet schedules and time lines.


• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.


• Act as a consistent positive public relations agent for school and district programs and activities.


• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding individual students and their families.


• 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.


• Maintain acceptable personal attendance without repeated unexcused absences, tardiness, absences without notification, or abuse of sick leave.


• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, School Administrators, or Superintendent.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $16.71 to $16.71 Per Hour