LaGrange Elementary-Cook

Oldham County Schools; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking a dedicated Cook for LaGrange Elementary. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a background in food service is preferred. This position requires physical stamina and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete state training curriculum.
• Preferred background in institution food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves a variety of foods.
• Maintains required forms and records.
• Operates kitchen equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Type:
Food Services/ Cook

Date Posted:
5/9/2025

Location:
LaGrange Elementary

Date Available:
08/12/2025

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION

JOB DESCRIPTION:
COOK 1019.01AR

Adopted Oldham County Board of Education August 1, 1980
Revised: September 1, 1984, February 14, 1990, August 4, 1998, May 24, 2011, October 30, 2014, July 1, 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Preferred background in institution food service
3. Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
4. Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
5. Must be available to work at any school site.

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager; Assistant Director of School Nutrition; Coordinators, Director of School
Nutrition

JOB GOAL: Prepares and serves a variety of foods and assists in other related tasks in the food service production
and /or service area.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares and serves a large quantity of a variety of foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes,
and production records.
2. Maintains required forms, records, and reports.
3. Identifies reimbursable meals
4. Accurately runs a point-of-sale.
5. Counts money and make change accurately
6. Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment
and facilities.
7. Works cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, students, and parents.
8. Attends required trainings.
9. Follows all standard operating procedures in accordance with the Food Service Hazardous Analysis Critical

Control Point (HACCP) Plan.
10. Maintains a high-level of personal hygiene.
11. Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas.
12. Operates kitchen equipment and utilized kitchenware.
13. Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
14. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment.
15. Properly disposes of waste.
16. Assists in taking inventory.
17. Works rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
18. Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
19. Performs related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Push, pull, carry and lift large and heavy items up to 40 pounds.
2. Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop and climb.
3. Stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation will be based on 180 contract days and F5 board-approved salary schedule. Hourswill vary.





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