Assistant Cook — School Cafeteria Lead & Kitchen Supervisor

Monroe One BOCES; Fairport (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe One BOCES in Fairport, NY, is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time, 11-month term with summer days. The role involves cooking, supervising staff in the absence of the Cook Manager, and assisting with production, sanitation, inventory, and cash handling across multiple school food service venues.

Qualified candidates will have Civil Service eligibility or an appropriate certificate/experience, knowledge of quantity food production, and the ability to supervise and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility as Assistant Cook; either a certificate program in Food Service Administration or one year of paid full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in large-scale food preparation.
• Good knowledge of principles and skills in quantity foods preparation.
• Ability to supervise others as needed.
• Ability to maintain and understand basic management records and follow oral and written instructions.
• Current valid NYS Driver's License.
• Experience in quantity food cooking in schools or equivalent institutions.
• Adequate physical stamina to stand and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 by the Cook Manager or Director.
• Supervise and participate in maintaining health, safety and sanitary practices as required by regulatory agencies.
• Assist the Cook Manager in all phases of off-site School Food Service program operated by the Department.
• Help ensure meals are served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
• Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with 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 service supervision

Quantity foods preparation

Record keeping

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate in Food Service Administration

Job description

Monroe One BOCES in Fairport, NY, is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time, 11-month term with summer days. The role involves cooking, supervising staff in the absence of the Cook Manager, and assisting with production, sanitation, inventory, and cash handling across multiple school food service venues.

Qualified candidates will have Civil Service eligibility or an appropriate certificate/experience, knowledge of quantity food production, and the ability to supervise and maintain records.