COOK MANAGER

Wayne Central School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Central School District is seeking a probationary food service supervisor for a 7:00am – 2:30pm shift in the school lunch program. The role involves preparing and cooking food on a moderately large scale and supervising junior staff in the cafeteria, under general supervision and directing food service helpers.

Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree in applied science related to foods nutrition or institutional management, or two years of large-scale food preparation experience,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in applied science with specialization in foods nutrition and/or institution management, culinary arts or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in large-scale food preparation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food;
• Monitors portions and maintains production records;
• Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies;
• Supervises and participates in cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage, and dining area and the care of equipment;
• Trains food service helpers in food preparation, cooking, serving, cashiering, and cleaning;
• Keeps simple records on food and supplies used and received;
• Provides daily receipts and cash records to school lunch manager;
• Maintains kitchen, equipment, coolers, and stockroom in an orderly and sanitary manner according to Health Department and State Education Department Regulations;
• Completes maintenance request forms when needed;
• Promotes good nutrition and provides excellent customer service.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food preparation knowledge

Records keeping

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in applied science (foods nutrition / institution management)

Job description

Probationary Appointment 7:00am – 2:30pm

Distinguishing features of the class:

Work involves the preparation and cooking of food on a moderately large scale and supervising of personnel in a school lunchroom. Work is performed under the general supervision and is exercised over the work of food service helpers.

Typical work activities: (Illustrative only)

• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food;
• Monitors portions and maintains production records;
• Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies;
• Supervises and participates in cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage, and dining area and the care of equipment;
• Trains food service helpers in food preparation, cooking, serving, cashiering, and cleaning;
• Keeps simple records on food and supplies used and received;
• Provides daily receipts and cash records to school lunch manager;
• Maintains kitchen, equipment, coolers, and stockroom in an orderly and sanitary manner according to Health Department and State Education Department Regulations;
• Completes maintenance request forms when needed;
• Promotes good nutrition and provides excellent customer service.

Full performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics:

Good knowledge of approved methods of food preparation; some knowledge of nutritional values of foods; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to keep simple records and submit reports; ability to get along well with children and adults; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum qualifications:

Either:

• Possession of an associate's degree in applied science issued after completion of a two-year course in a technical institute with specialization in foods nutrition and/or institution management, culinary arts or
• Two years of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.