The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind, in Louisville (Jefferson County), has an opening for a Cook I position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare food from assigned menus, including baking, frying, broiling, sautéing, steaming, and roasting of meats, fish, or fowl.
Store, thaw, handle, prepare, refrigerate, and heat foods in accordance with state and local health department regulations.
Maintains proper temperature of food cooked.
Inspect all foods for insect and bacteria contamination.
Perform kitchen sanitation.
Wash pots and pans.
Mop, sweep, and scrub floors.
Clean/sanitize worktable, sinks, ovens, cutting boards, etc.
Assist in serving food to students/staff.
Prepare sack lunches for school trips.
Assist in preparation and transporting food.
Prepare specialty meals as needed.
Assist in the preparation of food, setups and service for banquets, receptions, meetings, and other special activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
None.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of cooking experience in an institutional or large-scale commercial setting.
SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Vocational training in food service will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.
Please Note: The Work Schedule is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday - 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday - 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Pay Grade: 09
Gross Monthly Salary Schedule Range: $2,236.16 - $2,918.34
Position Number: 31167090
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Christy Ricketts, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771, Email: Christy.ricketts@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is August 3, 2026.
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