School Kitchen Chef-Baker | Full-Time, 180 Days

Central Hardin High School; Cecilia (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Hardin High School in Cecilia, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Cook/Baker for 180 days per school year at 6.75 hours per day. Starting date is immediate with pay per the district schedule (range $16.91–$26.26 per hour).

The role requires preparing, cooking, baking, serving and supervising food service, while maintaining sanitary facilities and compliance with health regulations. Training for school food personnel certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Kentucky law requirements.
• One year of cooking and baking experience in large quantities.
• Requires training for certification of beginning school food personnel per 702 KAR 6:045.
• Ability to follow health and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve large quantities of food 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.
• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine ingredients.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards; monitor water temperatures for sanitizing.
• Serve food according to guidelines; replenish serving containers; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean equipment and storerooms; observe kitchen sanitation and safety procedures.
• Record amounts of food sold; assist with inventory; prepare records of foods cooked and leftovers.
• Assist at special events as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Bakery cooking

Sanitation

Record keeping

Team supervision

Temperature control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Hardin High School in Cecilia, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Cook/Baker for 180 days per school year at 6.75 hours per day. Starting date is immediate with pay per the district schedule (range $16.91–$26.26 per hour).

The role requires preparing, cooking, baking, serving and supervising food service, while maintaining sanitary facilities and compliance with health regulations. Training for school food personnel certification is required.