Nutrition Service - Cook

Covington Independent Public Schools; Winston Park (KY); On-site; USD 24,948 - 36,754; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Nutrition Service Cook for Latonia Elementary School. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and serving food in accordance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete certification training, and be skilled in sanitation practices. The position offers a salary range of $18.11 to $26.68 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants can apply online through the district's website or contact directly for further information.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, G.E.D. or progress towards a G.E.D.
• Complete a training course for certification.
• Understand health and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.
• Operate cash register and serve customers.

Skills

Food service preparation

Sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certification course for food service personnel

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Cash register

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff / Cook

Date Posted: 5/27/2025

Location: Latonia Elementary School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE – COOK

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: LATONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DATE POSTED: MAY 27, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR

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

SALARY: $18.11 - $26.68/hourly; depending on experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Complete the online application at: www.covington.kyschools.us.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at 859-392-1014 or [e-mail].
• For information regarding the position contact Taryn Stewart at [e-mail].
• This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

An Equal Opportunity Employer