Substitute - Cook/Baker

Rowan County Schools; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan County Schools in Morehead, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Cook/Baker for its School Nutrition Program. The role supports daily meal preparation, serves on the line, and operates the dishwasher while maintaining clean, sanitary facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, one year of food service experience, and the ability to follow oral and written directions. Training for certification in school food service and annual recertification are required by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• One year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must re-certify annually.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Skills

Food service experience

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute - Cook/Baker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5828600

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Class Code: 7241

JOB DESCRIPTION

COOK/BAKER (SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM)

Responsible To: School Nutrition Program Manager

Director of Food Service

Principal

The Cook is responsible for maintaining School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in

702 KAR 6:045.

Must re-certify annually.

Must be able to understand oral and written directions.

Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.

Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.

Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Substitute

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