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Nutrition Service Cook

Covington Independent Public Schools

Covington, KY

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About the role

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
 
 
POSITION:                                  NUTRITION SERVICE � COOK
SCHOOL/PROGRAM:                HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL   
DATE POSTED:                          OCTOBER 21, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE:        POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

 
KNOWLEDGE OF: 

  • Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
  • Principles and methods of quantity food service preparations, serving and storage.
  • Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
  • Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Proper lifting techniques.

 
ABILITY TO: 

  • Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
  • Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
  • Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
  • Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
  • Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
  • Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
  • Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Lift heavy objects.

 
JOB GOAL: 

  • To prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; to assist in other food preparation duties as directed; to maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; to train and provide work direction to others.

 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
  • Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
  • Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
  • Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
  • Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
  • Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
  • Assist in storing unused food supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
  • Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

 
RESPONSIBLE TO:            Food Service Manager
CONTRACT:                        183 Days; days will be adjusted for remainder of year.
SALARY:                              $18.11 - $26.68; depending on experience
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 
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