Cook (Anticipated) - Long-term Substitute (High School)

Position Type:

Food Service/Cook

Date Posted:

8/8/2025

Location:

Food Service

Closing Date:

08/14/2025

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Anticipated Dates: Aug. 20, 2025 - Oct. 31, 2025

Minimum Pay Rate: $19.00/Hour

Location: High School

Hours Per Day: 8.00 (6:00 - 2:00)

Classification: Non-Competitive

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the proper methods for preparing, cooking and serving quality food in large quantities and for storing and preserving food; good knowledge of the proper care and operation of kitchen utensils, equipment, and appliances; good knowledge of the principles of nutrition and a balanced diet; good knowledge of the sanitary and safety principles and practices applicable to food production and serving; working knowledge of cleaning methods and of the use of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas; ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others; ability to follow menus, special diets, and recipes and simple oral and written directions; ability to prepare, serve, preserve, and store food with proper regard to sanitary and safety principles; ability to plan and prepare menus; ability to work under time constraints and to meet food production schedules; ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, patients, other diners, and co-workers; record keeping ability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

• Supervises employees who assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals according to menu and special diets and in quantities sufficient for the persons to be served;
• Prepares and cooks entrees;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of soups, broths, sauces, gravies, vegetables, salads, dressings, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in a school, or institutional cafeteria;
• Assists with planning and preparing menus;
• Slices and portions meat for cooking and serving;
• Requisitions food and assists in, or keeps inventory of, foodstuffs received and disbursed;
• Supervises and may participate in cleaning of kitchen utensils, equipment, and inspection of work area for cleanliness and functional operation;
• Supervises and participates in preserving, storing, and preparing left-over food;
• Keeps records such as cash receipts, perpetual inventory, food production, cook time and temperatures;
• Operates and cares for kitchen equipment requiring attention to safety such as steam kettles and slicers;
• Serves food from steam tables to students, faculty, and patrons.
• Fills in for Cook Manager when manager is absent

QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts or a closely related field, PLUS six (6) months of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in the preparation and cooking of a complete menu of foodstuffs for consumption on a large scale for a restaurant, hotel or institution, other than short order or fast food; OR,
• Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues.
• The ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Displays a positive attitude and builds healthy relationships with students, staff and families.
• Servsafe Certified (desired qualification or willing to obtain after permanent hire).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

FLSA: Non-Exempt