Assistant Cook

Greece Central School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Greece Central School District is seeking an Assistant Cook (Non-Competitive) to support cafeteria operations in a 10-month school year. The role involves extensive food preparation, serving from the steam table, and acting as major cashier for breakfast and lunch.

The position requires following oral and written instructions, maintaining sanitary practices, and cooperating with students and staff. Background checks and NYSED employment clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Service Administration for production.
• At least 1 year of large-scale food preparation experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must obtain NYSED clearance for school employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive food preparation.
• Prepare ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Serve food from steam table or food line.
• Major cashier for breakfast and lunch on food service line.
• Operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Perform various kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Sanitation practices

Instruction following

Customer service

Teamwork

Daily attendance

Education

Certificate in Food Service Administration

Tools

POS terminal

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary: $18.50/hour minimum

Bargaining Unit: Per Teamsters Contract

Report Times: 6:00am - 1:30pm

Daily Hours: 7.5 (7 paid)

Work Year: 10 Month

Supervisor: Director of Food Servie

Civil Service Title

Assistant Cook (Non-Competitive)

Minimum Requirements

EITHER:

1. (A) Successful completion of a recognized certificate program in Food Service Administration specifically dealing in Food Production rather than Management; OR,
2. (B) One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in food preparation on a large scale for a cafeteria, restaurant, hotel, or institution, other than short order or fast food.

NOTE: Applicants qualifying under option (A) must submit a copy of a certificate or diploma in support of satisfactory program completion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on position duties, candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:

Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Physical condition commensurate with the lifting demands of the position;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to prepare and serve food using accepted sanitary practices;
• Ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and co-workers;
• Ability to operate a point of sale terminal and make proper change;
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances and equipment;
• Willingness to perform a variety of kitchen duties;
• Daily attendance is required.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive food preparation;
• Assist preparing ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates;
• Serves food from steam table or food line;
• Major cashier for breakfast and lunch on food service line;
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment;
• Wash and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and equipment;
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen;
• Perform various kitchen duties as needed.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:

Name: Joy Farrell

Title: Director of Food Service

Email: [e-mail]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.