Cook/Baker_6 HR OCHS

Job Details Job ID: 5794939 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Job Description To prepare and serve tasty, attractive, and nutritious meals to students in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness. Reports To Cafeteria Manager Qualifications High school diploma or GED Certificate. Good general health, strong back capable of heavy lifting and at least one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities. Demonstrated or developing skills in food preparation, reading and following institutional recipes. Demonstrated or developing skills in the use and care of institutional equipment. Must meet the requirement of 702 KAR 6:045 which prescribes the necessary qualifications and training of beginning school food service employees. Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy. Job Goal To prepare and serve tasty, attractive, and nutritious meals to students in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness. Essential Job Functions 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. Performance Responsibilities Prepares and bakes rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Prepares and cooks meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepares salads, sandwiches, fruit, soup, sauces and other foods. Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen; cleans equipment, utensils, and appliances as needed. Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served. Demonstrates an understanding of serving sizes to meet the USDA requirements with regard to the ages of the School Meal Pattern. Assists in maintaining the perpetual inventories. Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods. Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas. Performs related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed. Participates in planned training programs. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward good nutrition. Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Ohio County Schools. Assumes and carries out such other tasks as may be assigned by the manager, principal, and/or school food service director. Contact Information Dianna Wilson, Food Service Director Central Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education