Cook 3.5 hours

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Job Title: Cook Reports To: School Nutrition Program Manager School Nutrition Program DirectorPrincipal

Salary Schedule:

• Grade: Food Service Salary Schedule
• Grade FS1
• Contracted Days and/or Hours: 182 x 6
• Exempt Status: Non Exempt
• Job Class Code: 7241
• Position Classification: Classified
• Date Approved: July 13, 2015

BASIC FUNCTION: The Cook is responsible for maintaining School Nutrition Program facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dishwasher and other equipment.
• Assists in setting up steam tables for food service.
• Works on the food serving line.
• Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education and training in addition to food safety training.
• Performs other duties pertaining to the cafeteria as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• One year of food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6045.
• Must re-certify annually.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

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