COOK

Wayne Central School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Central School District is seeking a Probationary Cook for its school kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods for large quantities and, in larger operations, handling a portion of meals while supervising food service helpers in some cases.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of cooking methods, equipment, and cleaning procedures, with the ability to follow recipes, plan for economy, and maintain physical stamina for the demands of the position.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment.
• Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods for large quantities.
• In large kitchens, may be responsible for one part of a meal (e.g., meat, vegetables, pastries).
• In small kitchens, may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and possibly the whole operation.
• Supervision of food service helpers.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Recipe following

Inventory planning

Physical endurance

Cleaning procedures

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Probationary Appointment 7:00AM - 1:30PM

Description of Duties

The duties involve responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. In large kitchens a cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, or vegetables or pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and in some case may have charge of the entire operation. Supervision is exercised over food service helpers.

Requirements

Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities; good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment; good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment; ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food; ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes; physical strength and stamina; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.