About this role
BASIC FUNCTION: 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; train and provide work direction to others. 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. · Train and provide work direction to others. · 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. · Train and provide work direction to others. · Make change accurately. · Read and write at a level required for successful job performance. · Operate a cash register and make change accurately 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 and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements. CONTRACT DAYS: 185 Pikeville Independent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.