Nutrition Staff/Cook

Young World Physical Education; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 16,127 - 22,969; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Nutrition Staff/Cook. This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and maintaining high kitchen standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and the ability to meet health requirements. A salary of $14.19 per hour is offered, with qualifications evaluated by the school board.

Qualifications

• Must meet the health requirements of the State and the Montgomery County Board of Education.
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.
• Additional qualifications at the discretion of the Superintendent or Board.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve attractive and nutritious meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Supervise daily cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food safety standards

Cooking skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Nutrition Staff/Cook

Montgomery Co KY School Nutrition – Mt Sterling, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in MoCo Schools KY.

Job Details

Job ID: 5727765

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

COOK/BAKER (Cafeteria Cook)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet the health requirements of the State and the Montgomery County Board of Education
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements
• Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS: Principal/Director of Food Service/Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOAL: To prepare and serve students and faculty attractive and nutritious meals in a clean and pleasant environment.

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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepares food according to a planned and tested menu, uniform recipes, and determines if the finished product is of the best quality, both in flavor and appearance, before it is served.
• Checks food shipments received at school, in the absence of the manager, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.
• Aids the manager in maintaining a correct monthly inventory.
• Confers with the manager and, if necessary, with the Director of Food and Nutrition Service, regarding any personnel problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria.
• Supervises the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils.
• Prepares and bakes food for special events as needed; assists at banquets or special events District-wide as required by supervisor.
• Assists at any cafeteria District-wide when needed.
• Participates in staff development and training activities as directed.
• Lifts and/or carries food supplies and small equipment. Other physical demands may be required, such as moving tables and chairs.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, Director of Food Service, or the Superintendent.

TERM OF SERVICE: Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.19 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Sandy Jones, Nutrition Director
• School Nutrition
• Phone: [phone] ext 6302
• Email: [e-mail]