Food Service Cook

Webster Central School District; Cameron (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity payments

Health and Dental Benefits

Job summary

Webster Central School District seeks a Food Service Cook to prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for students and staff at Thomas High School. The role follows established menus and special diets, with potential menu planning, requisitions and inventory duties.

The ideal candidate will have formal training in food service or culinary arts and relevant kitchen experience, with a strong focus on sanitation, safety, and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts or closely related field with 6 months of professional cooking experience
• Two years of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience as described
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits above
• Good knowledge of preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities
• Good knowledge of kitchen utensils, equipment and safety practices
• Good knowledge of nutrition and balanced diet principles
• Good knowledge of sanitary practices and food safety
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of others
• Ability to follow menus, diets and recipes
• Ability to prepare and store food with sanitary practices
• Ability to plan and prepare menus
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Able to interact effectively with students, faculty, patients and staff
• Record keeping ability
• Physical condition suitable for the position

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees who assist in preparing and serving meals
• Prepares and cooks entrees
• Supervises cooking of soups, sauces, vegetables, dressings and other foods
• Prepares bread and pastries in absence of baker
• Assists with planning and preparing menus
• Slices and portions meat for cooking and serving
• Manages food requisitions and inventory
• Oversees cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and areas
• Preserves, stores and prepares leftovers
• Maintains records such as cash receipts and inventory
• Operates kitchen equipment safely
• Serves food from steam tables to diners
• Longevity payments and health benefits

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Cooking in large quantities

Sanitation and safety

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Record keeping

Communication with students and staff

Education

Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts or related field; plus 6 months experience

Two years of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Cleaning equipment handling

Job description

Position

Food Service Cook (Position Number 2627-3970)

Location

Thomas High School

Start Date

January 13, 2027

Salary

Hourly wage will be determined at the time of employment and based on Food Service Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Summary

This is a food service position responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of hot and cold food items to students, faculty, patients, and patrons in a school or institutional setting. Food is prepared in accordance with established menus or specific diets. Employees may plan menus, complete food requisitions, and maintain inventory records. When assigned to an educational facility, the Cook may either be the responsible food service employee in an elementary school or work under the general supervision of a Cook Manager in an elementary, junior or senior high school.

Qualifications

We strongly welcome candidates with the following qualifications:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts or closely related field, PLUS six (6) months of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in the preparation and cooking of a complete menu of foodstuffs for consumption on a large scale for a restaurant, hotel or institution, other than short order or fast food: OR
• Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above: OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Good knowledge of the proper methods for preparing, cooking and serving quality food in large quantities and for storing and preserving food
• Good knowledge of the proper care and operation of kitchen utensils, equipment, and appliances
• Good knowledge of the principles of nutrition and a balanced diet
• Good knowledge of the sanitary and safety principles and practices applicable to food production and serving
• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of others
• Ability to follow menus, special diets, and recipes and simple oral and written directions
• Ability to prepare, serve, preserve and store food with proper regard to sanitary and safety principles
• Ability to plan and prepare menus
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet food production schedules
• Able to deal effectively with students, faculty, patients, other diners, and co-workers
• Record keeping ability
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees who assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals according to menu and special diets and in quantities sufficient for the persons to be served
• Prepares and cooks entrees
• Supervises and participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of soups, broths, sauces, gravies, vegetables, salads, dressings, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in a school, institutional cafeteria or hospital room.
• Prepares bread, rolls, cakes, pies and pastries in the absence of a full-time Baker
• Assists with planning and preparing menus
• Slices and portions meat for cooking and serving
• Requisitions food and assists in, or keeps inventory of, foodstuffs received and disbursed
• Supervises and may participate in cleaning of kitchen utensils, equipment, and inspection of work are for cleanliness and functional operation
• Supervises and participates in preserving, storing, and preparing leftover food
• Keeps records such as cash receipts, perpetual inventory, food production
• Operates and cares for kitchen equipment requiring attention to safety such as steam kettles and slicers
• Serves food from steam tables to students, faculty, and patrons
• Longevity payments
• Health and Dental Benefits

The Webster 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.