School Cafeteria Substitute Cook - Immediate Start

Young World Physical Education; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

Pikeville Independent Districtwide is seeking a Substitute Cook to prepare, cook and serve food in a school setting. Immediate starting date with duties spanning baking, meal preparation, and food safety compliance.

Position involves training others, record-keeping and supporting special events. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-quantity cooking experience; on-site work in Pikeville, KY with 185 contract days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• One year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjust and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements.
• Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
• Prepare and bake food for special events as needed; assist at banquets or special events as required.
• Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Pikeville Independent Districtwide is seeking a Substitute Cook to prepare, cook and serve food in a school setting. Immediate starting date with duties spanning baking, meal preparation, and food safety compliance.

Position involves training others, record-keeping and supporting special events. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-quantity cooking experience; on-site work in Pikeville, KY with 185 contract days.