MNHHS Cook/Baker - 30 Hours

MADISONVILLE NO HOPKINS H S; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins County School District seeks a Cook/Baker for MADISONVILLE NO HOPKINS H S to prepare and cook meals for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves baking, serving, POS duties, and maintaining sanitary kitchen operations at a designated school site.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and district-required trainings; desirable qualifications include one year of large-quantity cooking and NSLP knowledge. This is a 30-hour-per-week position with 181 contract days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Kentucky law may require progress toward GED.
• District-required staff trainings must be completed.
• One year of cooking and baking experience in large quantities is desirable.
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve foods in quantity at an assigned school site.
• Assist in other food service operations as directed and perform POS duties.
• Maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment and cash register; follow health department regulations.
• Record temperatures and maintain food quality, taste and appearance.
• Train and direct others as directed by the Food Service Manager.

Skills

Basic math

Cashier skills

Kitchen sanitation

Interpersonal skills

Lifting techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

GED progress per Kentucky law

Job description

Hopkins County School District MADISONVILLE NO HOPKINS H S - Madisonville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cook/Baker

Classified Position - 7241

2026-27 school year

Category 5 per Salary Schedule

Days

Per Contract 181 Days

180 Pro-Rated

Reports to:

Revise

School Assignment

Determined by Director of Child Nutrition

Reports to:

Food Service Manager1

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food service operations as directed; perform Point of Service (POS) duties; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary manner

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in determining the quantity of food items to be prepared; follow standardized recipes and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including temperature, appearance, taste and nutritional requirements
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, range, oven, pressure cooker, warming units, refrigerator units, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required
• Prepare and combine ingredients by following a standardized recipe; portion, bake and hold rolls, biscuits, breads and other baked goods by following health department regulations; document temperatures to validate food safety;maintain food quality, taste and appearance by batch baking
• Prepare and combine ingredients by following a standardized recipe; cook, portion and hold meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods by following health department regulations; document temperatures to validate food safety; maintain food quality, taste and appearance by batch cooking
• Serve food according to established guidelines; replenish serving containers as needed
• Perform functions at the Point of Service; identify student, proper food component or food item portion, reimbursable meal, ala carte sale, adult meal, collect money and make change
• Complete cashier paperwork at the end of meal service
• Record required information on the Daily Production Sheets and other forms
• Utilize proper methods of handling food and supplies to be stored; storing or disposal of leftovers with documentation
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria utensils, equipment and appliances after meal service; document water temperatures and sanitizer levels; maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition including refrigerators, storerooms and all kitchen areas by following health department regulations
• Follow proper receiving and storing procedures of deliveries; documenting items received, temperatures and dating
• Prepare, bake, cook, assist and/or serve food items for special events and banquets as needed
• Train and provide direction to others as directed by the Food Service Manager 1; make recommendations for work improvement
• Assist with inventory and maintain routine records as required; assist in other food service areas as needed
• Perform duties of the manager intheir absence
• Successfully utilize technology as appropriate in job function
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Adhere to department and district policies and procedures including, but not limited to uniform, confidentiality and professional code of ethics
• Adhere to health department, USDA and other regulatory agencies rules and regulations
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Food Service Manager or Director of Child Nutrition

KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic math and cashiering skills
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare food in accordance with health department regulations
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written direction
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Seldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking

X

X

X

Reach/Push/Pull

X

X

X

Climb/Balance

X

Lift/Carry

(Check Frequency)

Up to 10 lbs.

X

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

Up to 100 lbs.

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Completion of district required staff trainings

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
• Previous cashiering experience
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Completion of district required staff trainings
• Seven (7) hour certification class within first 40 days of employment per KRS 156.070, 156.160; a written test is required afterwards; need to score 80% or better
• Annual four (4) hour certification class (no test) annually
• Six (6) hours of continuing education annually
• Attendance and participation in meetings and in services

MNHHS Cook/Baker - 30 Hours

Hopkins County School District MADISONVILLE NO HOPKINS H S - Madisonville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hopkins County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5967603
Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cook/Baker

Classified Position - 7241

2026-27 school year

Category 5 per Salary Schedule

Days

Per Contract 181 Days

180 Pro-Rated

Reports to:

Food Service Manager 1

Revise

June 29, 2016

School Assignment

Determined by Director of Child Nutrition

Reports to:

Food Service Manager1

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food service operations as directed; perform Point of Service (POS) duties; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary manner

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in determining the quantity of food items to be prepared; follow standardized recipes and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including temperature, appearance, taste and nutritional requirements
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, range, oven, pressure cooker, warming units, refrigerator units, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required
• Prepare and combine ingredients by following a standardized recipe; portion, bake and hold rolls, biscuits, breads and other baked goods by following health department regulations; document temperatures to validate food safety;maintain food quality, taste and appearance by batch baking
• Prepare and combine ingredients by following a standardized recipe; cook, portion and hold meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods by following health department regulations; document temperatures to validate food safety; maintain food quality, taste and appearance by batch cooking
• Serve food according to established guidelines; replenish serving containers as needed
• Perform functions at the Point of Service; identify student, proper food component or food item portion, reimbursable meal, ala carte sale, adult meal, collect money and make change
• Complete cashier paperwork at the end of meal service
• Record required information on the Daily Production Sheets and other forms
• Utilize proper methods of handling food and supplies to be stored; storing or disposal of leftovers with documentation
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria utensils, equipment and appliances after meal service; document water temperatures and sanitizer levels; maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition including refrigerators, storerooms and all kitchen areas by following health department regulations
• Follow proper receiving and storing procedures of deliveries; documenting items received, temperatures and dating
• Prepare, bake, cook, assist and/or serve food items for special events and banquets as needed
• Train and provide direction to others as directed by the Food Service Manager 1; make recommendations for work improvement
• Assist with inventory and maintain routine records as required; assist in other food service areas as needed
• Perform duties of the manager intheir absence
• Successfully utilize technology as appropriate in job function
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Adhere to department and district policies and procedures including, but not limited to uniform, confidentiality and professional code of ethics
• Adhere to health department, USDA and other regulatory agencies rules and regulations
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Food Service Manager or Director of Child Nutrition

KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic math and cashiering skills
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare food in accordance with health department regulations
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written direction
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Seldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking

X

X

X

Reach/Push/Pull

X

X

X

Climb/Balance

X

Lift/Carry

(Check Frequency)

Up to 10 lbs.

X

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

Up to 100 lbs.

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Completion of district required staff trainings

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
• Previous cashiering experience
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Completion of district required staff trainings
• Seven (7) hour certification class within first 40 days of employment per KRS 156.070, 156.160; a written test is required afterwards; need to score 80% or better
• Annual four (4) hour certification class (no test) annually
• Six (6) hours of continuing education annually
• Attendance and participation in meetings and in services

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scott A Moore , Director of Child Nutrition
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]