Substitute Cook/Baker

Graves County Schools; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 13,410 - 19,100; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Mayfield, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Cook/Baker to temporarily fill in for the assigned cook. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a variety of foods at an assigned school site, while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. The candidate must possess knowledge of food service practices, effective communication skills, and the ability to follow health regulations. This position offers a salary of $11.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantity food service practices.
• Ability to prepare and serve food according to health regulations.
• Experience in operating kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve food in quantity.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Train and provide direction to others.

Skills

Food service preparation

Sanitation practices

Basic math

Cashiering skills

Recipe adjustment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Substitute Cook/Baker

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Job Details

• Job ID: 4899539
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 24, 2017 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Temporarily replace the normally assigned cook/baker to 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, 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Lift, bend, reach and stand.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Maintain routine records.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Make change accurately.
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $11.80 to $11.80 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Shelina , McClain
• Graves County Schools Board of Education
• Email: [e-mail]