Sub Cook

MASON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason County School District is seeking a Sub Cook to assist in preparing and serving meals in accordance with district procedures. Under the supervision of the Principal and Food Service Director, you will help supervise students, ensure clean dining areas, and support meal service during mealtimes.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with duties including assisting with food distribution, maintaining orderly service, and reporting concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assist students with food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Report to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cafeteria supervision

Food service accuracy

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal and the Food Service Director, to assist in preparing and serving meals in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Title: Sub Cook

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal and the Food Service Director, to assist in preparing and serving meals in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift at minimum 15lbs
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children is a plus