Substitute COOK

Young World Physical Education; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 15,172 - 21,609; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Somerset, Kentucky is hiring a part-time Substitute Cook responsible for preparing and serving food within schools. Key responsibilities include cooking a variety of meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting in the training of staff in food service operations.

Applicants need a High School Diploma or GED and must successfully pass a state and federal background check. The role offers a salary of $13.35 per hour with immediate starting dates available. Interested candidates should contact Tammie Stringer in HR for more information.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• State/Federal Background Check required.
• Ability to prepare and cook food for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake various foods in quantity.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.
• Train and direct kitchen personnel.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation and safety procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard kitchen utensils

Cafeteria equipment

Job description

Substitute COOK

Pulaski County Schools District Wide - Somerset, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5053476

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• State/Federal Background Check
• CAN Check
• Physical/TB

Once you have submitted the online application, please visit the Board of Education at 925 N. Main Street, Somerset, Kentucky, to collect a crime check packet. Upon receipt of the completed crime checks and all required documents, you will receive an email with additional instructions. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your paperwork to be processed.

COOK:

BASIC FUNCTION: Prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods in quantity 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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, 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.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.35 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Tammie Stringer , HR/Personnel
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]