District Food Service- Substitute Cook

Breckinridge County School District District Substitute - Hardinsburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps District Food Service- Substitute Cook Breckinridge County School District District Substitute - Hardinsburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Breckinridge County School District Job Details Job ID: 5896986 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Breckinridge County Schools Job Description JOB TITLE: District Food Service - Substitute Cook SUPERVISOR: Food Service Manager and Food Service Director EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt Representative Duties Prepares 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; 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 Breckinridge County Schools Assumes and carries out such other tasks as may be assigned by the manager, principal, and/or school food service director Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of the following 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 Abilities 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 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 Read and write at a level required for successful job performance Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and use hands to finger, handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license. Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law Food service experience preferred Must complete and maintain certification for school food services personnel Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Position Type: Substitute Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service Job Requirements Contact Information Valerie Dowell , Food Service Director Central Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a \"Submission\") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. 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