Irvington Elementary School Food Service Cook

Irvington Elementary School; Irvington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvington Elementary School seeks a Food Service Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students in a 7-hour day, 182-day work year. The role supports Breckinridge County Schools’ mission with strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and efficient food service operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid Kentucky driver's license, and experience in school food services is preferred. Join a team dedicated to healthy student meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Food service experience preferred; school food service certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepares baked goods and main dishes for students.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Prepares food according to planned menus and tested recipes.
• Ensures portions meet USDA recommendations for school meals.
• Assists in inventory control and proper food storage.
• Participates in daily kitchen cleanup and special events as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety standards

Quantities & measurements

Cashiering basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Irvington Elementary School Food Service Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5862167

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Breckinridge County Schools
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Food Service Cook

SUPERVISOR: Food Service Manager and Food Service Director

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR: 182 Days (7 hours per day)

BASIC FUNCTION: To prepare and serve tasty, attractive, and nutritious meals tostudents in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Prepares baked goods
• Prepares and cooks meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepares salads, sandwiches, fruit, soup, sauces and other foods
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen; cleans equipment, utensils, and appliances as needed
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes; determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served
• Demonstrates an understanding of serving sizes to meet the USDA requirements with regard to the ages of the School Meal Pattern
• Assists in maintaining the perpetual inventories
• Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas
• Performs related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed
• Participates in planned training programs
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward good nutrition
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Breckinridge County Schools
• Assumes and carries out such other tasks as may be assigned by the manager, principal, and/or school food service director

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• 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

ABILITIES:

• 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
• 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
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and use hands to finger, handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law
• Food service experience preferred
• Must complete and maintain certification for school food services personnel

Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Valerie Dowell , Food Service Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]