2025-26 Cook Manager

Hilton Central School District; Village of Hilton (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Cook Manager to lead its food service operations. This role involves supervising staff, preparing nutritious meals, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and a passion for providing quality meals to students. Join a supportive environment where your culinary skills can make a significant impact on the school community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that values excellence in food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking large scale meals.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cooking activities and staff.
• Oversee breakfast, lunch, vending, and catering programs.

Skills

Supervision

Food Preparation

Inventory Management

Record Keeping

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Food Service Administration

High School Diploma

Job description

The Hilton Central School District has a vacancy for the position of Cook Manager for the 25-26 school year. Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers and also be an active participant in preparing, cooking and serving meals;
• Have experience in requisitions of food and supplies and have a background in inventory management;
• Must be able to maintain production, sales, and payroll records;
• Possess working knowledge of several different types of equipment used and be able to supervise the cleaning and maintaining of such equipment.

Selected candidate will oversee the breakfast and lunch programs at school as well as the vending and catering functions. Safety and sanitation procedures are an integral part of the operation and certification are required.

Only online applications will be accepted. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Appointments are subject to a one-year probationary period and are subject to Board of Education approval.

Positive Fingerprint Clearance throughNYSED is required.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications for these positions are:

(a) graduation from an accredited university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration, plus (1) one year paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in the preparation and cooking of a complete menu of foodstuffs for consumption on a large scale basis other than fast food;

(b) graduation from high school plus (3) three years of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in the preparation and cooking of a complete menu of foodstuffs for consumption on a large scale basis other than fast food;

(c) an equivalent combination of the above (a) and (b) with training and experience.