Cook/Baker

6.5 Hour Cook/Baker Position

Days:

185

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:

Food Service Manager/Principal

APPOINTMENT: 

A Cook/Baker shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Food Service Manager/Principal to the Superintendent.               

QUALIFICATIONS:         

1. Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.  
2. Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment. 
3. Shall have a high school diploma or GED.      
4. Shall have a minimum of one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities. Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as  prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.                  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:        

Shall have the ability to sit, lifting, stoop, any and all body movements as related to the job  description.                   

JOB GOAL:           

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; and  train and provide work direction to others.                             

GENERAL DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.   
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.   
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school. 
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.  
6. Shall react positively to directives.      
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.   
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 
11. Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.                                                 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Shall prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods. 
2. Shall prepare and combine necessary ingredients.    
3. Shall prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes. 
4. Shall prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.  
5. Shall assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking. 
6. Shall adjust and extend recipes as needed.     
7. Shall maintain food quality standard including appearance, and nutritional requirements. 
8. Shall monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met.  
9. Shall monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.  
10. Shall serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed.
11. Shall serve and sell lunch items to faculty.     
12. Shall clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies.  
13. Shall assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations. 
14. Shall clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.    
15. Shall assist in storing unused food and supplies.     
16. Shall dispose of unusable leftovers.      
17. Shall utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.    
18. Shall 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.     
19. Shall train and provide work direction to others.     
20. Shall record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned.   
21. Shall assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed.   
22. Shall prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.    
23. Shall prepare and bake food for special events as needed.    
24. Shall assist at banquets or special events as required.    
25. Shall assist in other food service areas as needed.    
26. Shall collect money and make correct change.     
27. Shall perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor.                                                             

SALARY:                       

Commensurate with the school district's Classified Salary Schedule.