Assistant Cook

Hudson Falls Central School District; Town of Kingsbury (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Falls Central School District is seeking an Assistant Cook to support daily school meal service. Responsibilities include setting up serving areas, preparing and serving meals to students and staff, and handling cash transactions with accuracy.

The role requires basic food service knowledge, ability to follow health and sanitation guidelines, and the willingness to complete required USDA/ServSafe training as part of professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Mandatory USDA/ServSafe training.
• Ability to perform basic sanitation and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving, including setting out trays and warming stations.
• Wash and prepare eating/serving areas as per procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work areas.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff.
• Count money and operate a cash register; give correct change.
• Sell food and beverages and collect payments/tickets.
• Store unused food and dispose of leftovers properly.
• Operate kitchen equipment (cash register, dishwasher, oven) and report faults.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation practices

Cash handling

Customer service

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Health & safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Job description

ASSISTANT COOK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Performs routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff in a school setting. Performs cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff while maintaining cleanliness of the food service facilities and other duties assigned by the Cook Manager or School Food Service Director. Performs other related duties as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food (ie. counting out and setting out an appropriate number of food trays, prepares the steam table for serving hot meals);
• Washes and prepares eating and serving areas (i.e. set out food, trays, and beverages according to established procedures);
• Maintains work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition;
• Heat, portion, and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures;
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change;
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change;
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage;
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, oven; report faulty equipment as necessary;
• Performs other duties as assigned;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of accepted methods of food preparation;
• Working knowledge of modern cooking utensils and measurements, appliances and equipment;
• Ability to keep simple records and submit reports;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills and programs;
• Learn and follow health and sanitation practices related to handling and serving food;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Ability to learn School and Child Nutrition Program components;
• Proper lifting techniques;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will be required to complete any mandatory training in Accordance with USDA

Professional Standards (i.e. ServSafe)