MCHS Cook/Baker - 4 Hour

Marshall County High School; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky seeks a Cook/Baker (4 Hour) to prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in a school setting. You will train and supervise others, maintain sanitary facilities, and ensure food safety standards are met. Position supports lunch service and school events.

The role requires knowledge of quantity food preparation, sanitation, and proper food handling. Training for beginning school food personnel certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; progress toward GED acceptable under Kentucky law.
• 1 year cooking and baking experience in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
• 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.
• Serve food according to guidelines; replenish serving containers; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances; store food supplies; ensure sanitation and safety regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Oven

Dishwasher

Job description

MCHS Cook/Baker - 4 Hour

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968800

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: Cook/Baker

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 handing 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 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.
• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices relate 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 as 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.
• Work confidentially with discretion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• McKenzie Suiter , Director of School Nutrition
• Board Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]