SUBSTITUTE COOK/BAKER

District Wide; Stearns (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

McCreary County Schools District Wide in Stearns, Kentucky seeks a part-time Substitute Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake and serve foods in a school setting. The role requires adherence to sanitation standards and the ability to work with others in a busy kitchen.

You will assist in other kitchen duties, monitor safety and quality, help with inventory and provide direction to assistants, while maintaining a clean, sanitary facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; one year cooking/baking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices in food handling.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at a school site.
• Prepare rolls, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
• Monitor temperatures of foods for safety and quality.
• Assist in inventory and maintain routine records.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation and safety

Food preparation

Record-keeping

Communication

Basic math/cashiering

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Dishwasher

Cash register

Oven

Refrigerator

Job description

SUBSTITUTE COOK/BAKER

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This job is also posted in McCreary County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4905359

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2014 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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, 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 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 or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

Position Type: Part-Time

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