Covington Fire Department (Kentucky)
Nutrition Service - Cook
Covington Fire Department (Kentucky), Covington, Kentucky, United States, 41011
Position Type:
Support Staff/Cook
Date Posted: 5/27/2025
Location: Latonia Elementary School COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY
POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE - COOK SCHOOL/PROGRAM: LATONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATE POSTED: MAY 27, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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 SALARY:
$18.11 - $26.68/hourly; depending on experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete the
online
application at: www.covington.kyschools.us. Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us. For information regarding the position contact Taryn Stewart at taryn.stewart@covington.kyschools.us. This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
17-2526-115
Date Posted: 5/27/2025
Location: Latonia Elementary School COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY
POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE - COOK SCHOOL/PROGRAM: LATONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATE POSTED: MAY 27, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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 SALARY:
$18.11 - $26.68/hourly; depending on experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete the
online
application at: www.covington.kyschools.us. Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us. For information regarding the position contact Taryn Stewart at taryn.stewart@covington.kyschools.us. This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
17-2526-115