Nutrition Service Cook

Covington Independent Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public School District seeks a Nutrition Service – Cook at Holmes High School. The role entails preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals in a school setting, while maintaining sanitary kitchen operations and assisting with food service duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED) and completion of required school food service training. The position follows a 183-day contract with hourly compensation in the mid- to upper range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or progress toward GED as per Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in quantity at a school site.
• Maintain sanitation in facilities and equipment; clean and organize work areas.
• Operate a cash register and handle transactions accurately.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Food service operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Cook
Date Posted: 1/5/2026
Location: Holmes High School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE – COOK

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL

DATE POSTED: JANUARY 5, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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.


• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.


• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparations, serving and storage.


• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.


• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.


• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.


• Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.


• Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.


• 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 directions.


• Work cooperatively with others.


• Lift heavy objects.

JOB GOAL

• To prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; to assist in other food preparation duties as directed; to maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; to train and provide work direction to others.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.


• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.


• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.


• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.


• Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.


• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.


• Assist in storing unused food supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.


• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Food Service Manager

CONTRACT: 183 Days; days will be adjusted for remainder of year.

SALARY: $18.11 - $26.68; depending on experience

An Equal Opportunity Employer 68-2526-019