Assistant Cook

Monroe #1 BOCES; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe One BOCES in Fairport, NY is seeking an 11-month, full-time Assistant Cook for the School Food Service Department. Hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a September 2026 start date.

The role includes supervising staff in the Cook Manager's absence and assisting with food preparation and service across multiple sites. Qualifications include Civil Service eligibility as Assistant Cook or related certificate/experience, knowledge of quantity foods, and a NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Civil Service as Assistant Cook.
• Certificate in Food Service Administration or 1 year large-scale food prep experience.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in schools or equivalent institutions.

Responsibilities

• Cook and supervise the work of Food Service personnel in the absence of the Cook Manager.
• Assist in the preparation and service of food served in the school food service department.
• Assist the Cook Manager with routine management functions including production reports, temperature charts, HACCP and other sanitation reports, inventory, stock and delivery management, cash and meal accountability, kitchen equipment use and care, and other management duties as assigned.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance of health, safety and sanitary practices as required by regulatory agencies.
• Assist the Cook Manager in all phases of any off-site School Food Service program operated by the School Food Service Department.
• Help ensure meals will be served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
• Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with both supervisor and other employees.
• In absence of Cook Manager perform end of day cash handling for all Monroe One BOCES food service venues.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervision

HACCP knowledge

Cash handling

Communication

Education

Certificate in Food Service Administration

Food service experience

Job description

Food Service Department

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fairport, NY 14450

Food Service Department

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

11 Month Position, Full Time; plus 10 days over the summer. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM - 2:00PM.

STARTING DATE

September 2026

SALARY RANGE

$16.00-$22.59 per hour

• Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Experience and Contract.

Duties

• Cook and supervise the work of Food Service personnel in the absence of the Cook Manager.
• Assist in the preparation and service of food served in the school food service department.
• Assist the Cook Manager with routine management functions including but not limited to production reports, temperature charts, HACCP and other sanitation reports, inventory, stock and delivery management, cash and meal accountability, kitchen equipment use and care, and other management duties as assigned by the Cook Manager or Director.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance of health, safety and sanitary practices as required by various regulatory agencies.
• Assist the Cook Manager in all phases, including delivery and service, of any off-site School Food Service program operated by the School Food Service Department.
• Help ensure meals will be served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
• Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with both supervisor and other employees.
• In absence of Cook Manager perform end of day cash handling for all Monroe One BOCES food service venues.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility as Assistant Cook; EITHER:
• Successful completion of a recognized certificate program in Food Service Administration specifically dealing in Food Production rather than Management; OR,
• 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.

• Good knowledge of the principles and skills in the preparation of quantity foods.
• Ability to supervise the work of others as needed.
• Ability to maintain and understand basic management records and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Current valid NYS Driver's License.
• Experience in quantity food cooking in schools or equivalent institutions such as restaurants or hotels.
• Adequate physical stamina necessary to stand while performing duties.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodations), including but not limited to lift 50 pounds.