Assistant Cook Floater

Greece Central School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Greece Central School District in New York State seeks an Assistant Cook to support breakfast and lunch services in a 10-month food program. Set up breakfast line, prepare main items, receive deliveries, assist with catering, and ensure timely meals for students and staff.

The role requires a certificate in Food Service Administration or equivalent experience in large-scale food production, strong sanitation practices, ability to follow instructions, and reliable daily attendance.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Food Service Administration or related program.
• Experience in large-scale food preparation for cafeterias or institutions.

Responsibilities

• Set up breakfast line.
• Assist with breakfast service and cashiering.
• Prepare main food items for lunch.
• Receive deliveries and assist with ordering.
• Perform meal service functions.
• Assist with catering.
• Ensure food is cooked on time and in sufficient quantities.
• Keep daily food preparation records.

Skills

Food production

Sanitary practices

Follow instructions

Customer service

Cashiering (POS)

Education

Certificate in Food Service Administration

1 year large-scale food preparation experience

Job description

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 (click here for contracts): Per Teamsters Contract

Report Times: 7:00am - 1:30pm

Daily Hours: 6.5 (6 paid)

Work Year: 10 Month

Supervisor: Director of Food Servie

Civil Service Title: Assistant Cook (Non-Competitive)

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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

Duties to Include, but not limited to the Following:

• Set-up breakfast line;
• Assist with breakfast service and cashiering;
• Prepare main food items for lunch;
• Receive deliveries and assist with ordering;
• Perform meal service functions;
• Assist with catering;
• Responsible for having the food cooked on time and in sufficient quantities;
• Clean up after meals;
• Keep daily food preparation records;
• Perform duties of manager if needed;
• Receive deliveries when necessary;
• Effectively manage interactions with students, faculty, and other diners and co-workers;
• Accurate record keeping;
• All other duties as assigned.

Questions Regarding This Posting Should Be Directed To

Name: Eric Merklein

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.