Part-time Cook (3.5 hrs/day)

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Position Title: COOK (SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM)

Responsible To: School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

Basic Function: 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 in addition to food safety 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.