Substitute Food Service Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Nicholas County Schools; Carlisle (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicholas County Schools in Carlisle, Kentucky seeks a Substitute Cook/Baker to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food in a school setting. The role includes training others, maintaining sanitary facilities, and assisting in other food service duties as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift heavy items, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Starting date is as needed; salary ranges per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with large-quantity food preparation preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meat and other main dishes in quantity.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure safety and quality.
• Serve and replenish lunch items and assist at special events.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and facilities.
• Record food usage, inventory, and sales as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Cashiering

Record-keeping

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Fryer

Dishwasher

Electric warmer

Range

Oven

Job description

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Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SUBSTITUTE COOK/BAKER

(This is a substitute position)

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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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; monitorwater temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers asneeded; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assurecompliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations, cleanrefrigerators 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, cashregister, 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:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food servicefacility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias andkitchens.
• 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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5270448

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $14.05 to $19.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia Hughes
• 395 West Main St.
• Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]