School Cafeteria Kitchen Specialist

Elkhorn Elementary; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhorn Elementary in Frankfort, KY is hiring a Cook for the School Nutrition Program. The role involves maintaining cafeteria facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition, assisting in food preparation and serving, operating the dishwasher, and helping set up steam tables and the serving line.

You will also complete annual food safety training and other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Annual recertification is required.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Assist in preparation and serving of food.
• Operate dishwasher and other equipment.
• Set up steam tables for food service and assist on the serving line.
• Attend at least six hours of annual food safety and related training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Skills

Oral & written directions

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food service training program

Job description

Elkhorn Elementary in Frankfort, KY is hiring a Cook for the School Nutrition Program. The role involves maintaining cafeteria facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition, assisting in food preparation and serving, operating the dishwasher, and helping set up steam tables and the serving line.

You will also complete annual food safety training and other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Manager.