The Cook/Baker in the School Nutrition Program is responsible for maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Performance Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation and serving of food.
• Operating the dishwasher and other equipment.
• Setting up steam tables for food service.
• Working on the food serving line.
• Attending at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training.
• Performing other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications include any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law, along with one year of food service experience. Completion of a training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel is required as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045, with annual re-certification necessary.

Additionally, candidates must be able to understand oral and written directions, work closely with other members of the organization, and possess some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation, as well as the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

Terms of Employment include salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

• Annual continuing education/training.

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• One year of food service experience.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Understanding of hazards and safety precautions in food preparation.