Morgan County High School Cook/Baker

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

Cook/Baker is responsible for preparing, cooking, baking and serving various foods at an assigned school site. This role requires assisting in other food preparation duties as directed, maintaining facilities in a clean and sanitary condition, and training others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
• Prepare meat dishes, vegetables, and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces, and other foods.
• Assist in determining the appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish containers as needed.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, and appliances and store food supplies.

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.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability To:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve various foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Lift, bend, reach and stand.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Requirements:
Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.