School Cafeteria Cook - Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Oldham County Schools; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve a variety of foods in school meals programs, following menus, recipes and production records. You will help maintain records, identify reimbursable meals, and operate the point-of-sale system while ensuring proper food handling and hygiene.

The role requires availability to work at any school site, and completion of the state training curriculum before permanent employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must be available to work at any school site.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves a large quantity of a variety of foods and beverages as specified by menus, recipes, and production records.
• Maintains required forms, records, and reports.
• Identifies reimbursable meals.
• Accurately runs a point-of-sale.
• Counts money and makes change accurately.
• Performs duties involved in safe food preparation and handling and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Works cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attends required trainings.
• Follows HACCP procedures.
• Maintains high personal hygiene.
• Sets up and merchandises food service areas.
• Operates kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Assists in monitoring, reducing, and managing food waste.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oldham County Schools is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve a variety of foods in school meals programs, following menus, recipes and production records. You will help maintain records, identify reimbursable meals, and operate the point-of-sale system while ensuring proper food handling and hygiene.

The role requires availability to work at any school site, and completion of the state training curriculum before permanent employment.