Cook

JOB TITLE

Cook

REPORTS TO

School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

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/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 and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• 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.