BASIC FUNCTION: As needed/called by the district.  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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.

• 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; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.

• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.

• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators 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, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.

• 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:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility. 

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.

• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.  

• 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.

• 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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel.