Substitute Cook/Baker-Manchester Elementary

CLASS TITLE: COOK/BAKER

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.

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 personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

ADDENDUM:

This job is considered a Safety Sensitive position because a single mistake by the employee can create an immediate threat of serious harm to students and fellow employees.