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Cook/Baker

Mayfield Elementary
Mayfield, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Cook/Baker

Class Code: 7241

MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

BASIC FUNCTION

Preparecookbake and serve variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school siteassist in other food preparation duties as directedmaintain facilities in clean and sanitary conditiontrain and provide work direction to others

 

REPORTS TOFood Service Manager                                          APPROVED: 9/18/2017

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

JOB SKILLS 

  • Ability to perform related duties as assigned 
  • Has the necessary food preparation skills needed 
  • Has the necessary skills to follow and/or convert recipeshas knowledge of weighting/measuring ingredients 
  • Conserves supplies 
  • Is physically able to perform job(lift and stand
  • Has talent for producing new ideasfor finding new and better ways of doing things and for being imaginative
  • Initiative-demonstrates self-reliance in performance of job duties 
  • Is accuratecompleteand correct in job 
  • Works quietly and quickly 
  • Works without constant supervision 
  • Produces quality work (food tastes good looks appealing
  • Perform related duties as assigned 

COOPERATION/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Has the ability to work under pressure remain calm in difficult situations Ability to accept supervision and constructive criticism 
  • Is reliable in accepting and executing responsibility 
  • Receptive to change and new ideas 
  • Interacts well with studentsis friendlycourteous respectful 
  • Offers assistance and can be counted on to help other workers 
  • Demonstrates positive attitude 
  • Refrains from relaying unproven personal or sensational information Supportive of overall school system and its policies 

SANITATION

  • Follows health regulations 
  • Keeps work station clean 
  • Stores food promptly 
  • Keeps and records foods at proper temperature 

EQUIPMENT SAFETY

  • Operates required equipment correctly and safely 
  • Keeps equipment cleanin its proper place and in good working order 
  • Practices good safety procedures 
  • Reports hazards which may cause an accident 

APPEARANCE

  • Personally clean and neat in appearance 
  • Follows dress regulations (appropriate uniformhair netetc...
  • Maintain regular punctual attendance 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

KNOWLEDGE OF

  • Principles and methods of quantity food service preparationserving and storageSanitation and safety practices related to handlingcookingbaking and serving foodMethods of preparing and serving food in large quantities
  • Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions
  • Proper methods of storing equipmentmaterials and supplies
  • Standard kitchen equipmentutensils and measurements
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Basic record-keeping techniquesBasic math and cashiering skills

ABILITY TO

  • Preparecookbake and serve 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 attractiveappetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff
  • Liftbendreach and stand
  • Followadjust 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 othersPlan and organize work
  • Observe health and safety regulations
  • Train and provide work direction to others
  • Make change accurately
  • Read and write at level required for successful job performance
  • Operate cash register and make change accurately 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE(preferred

Any combination equivalent tohigh school diplomaG.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining 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 service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045Pursuant to CFR parts 210 and 235employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements

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