High School Cook
1 day ago
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
Laurel County Public Schools
Full-time
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Position Type:
Support Staff/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted:
11/3/2026
Location:
Highlands High School
Seeking a high school cook for a full-time (7.5 hours/day) position, beginning immediately. Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 2PM. Food service experience is preferred, but not required.
Essential Duties
- Food Preparation:
- Assisting in cooking and prepping food items according to recipes and dietary restrictions.
- Portioning food accurately for serving lines.
- Maintaining proper food temperatures and handling procedures.
- Setting up serving lines with food items.
- Cooking of Meals:
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch meals according to standardized recipes, production records, and district menus.
- Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, and other food preparation equipment.
- Accurately complete production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and other required documentation.
- Assist with inventory control by monitoring supplies and notifying supervisors of needed items.
- Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff, school administrators, and district nutrition personnel to ensure efficient meal service.
- Serving Meals:
- Serving food to students and staff in a timely and efficient manner.
- Operating a point-of-sale system to collect payments and manage student meal accounts.
- Verifying meal selections and dietary needs for students.
- Cleanliness and Sanitation:
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and serving area.
- Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces and equipment.
- Properly disposing of food waste and cleaning up spills.
- Inventory Management:
- Receiving and storing food deliveries
- Rotating stock to ensure freshness
- Monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages
- Customer Service:
- Interacting positively with students and staff in a professional manner
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by principal or appropriate administrator.