Cook/Substitute Cook 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 18,790 - 24,948; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Winchester, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Cook/Substitute Cook. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of foods in large quantities, ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in food preparation. Salary ranges from $13.64 to $18.11 per hour. Contact Jennifer Muncy for more details.

Qualifications

• One year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in quantity.
• Maintain food quality standards and safety regulations.
• Record amounts of food sold and assist with inventory.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Cooking large quantities

Basic math

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook/Substitute Cook 2026-2027

Clark County School District DISTRICT WIDE - Winchester, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5607794

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Class Code: 7241-1

CLASS TITLE:

Cook/Baker

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager

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; train and provide work direction to others.

REPRESENTATIVE

DUTIES:

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.

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 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 other 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:

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Salary Table 3

Board Approved 10/16/07

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.64 to $18.11 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Muncy , Food Service Director
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Phone: [phone] Ext. 1004
• Email: [e-mail]

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