Food Service Cook

Webster Central School District; Webster (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYSERS Pension

Longevity payments

Attendance incentives

Health and Dental Benefits

Job summary

Webster Central School District is seeking a Food Service Cook at Thomas High School. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving hot and cold items for students, faculty, patients and staff in a school setting.

The position requires knowledge of large-scale food production, menu adherence, sanitation and safety practices, plus ability to plan and manage inventory. It may involve coordinating with a Baker in the absence of a full-time baker and working under time constraints.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Food Service Administration, Culinary Arts or closely related field.
• Six months to two years of paid full-time or part-time experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of others.
• Knowledge of sanitation, nutrition, and safety principles in a large-scale food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff who assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals.
• Prepares and cooks entrees according to menu and diets.
• Participates in preparation, seasoning, and cooking of soups, broths, sauces, vegetables and desserts.
• Prepares bread, rolls, pastries in absence of a baker.
• Requisitions food and maintains inventory records.
• Keeps records such as cash receipts and inventory.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Menu planning

Inventory management

Supervising staff

Time management

Record keeping

Sanitation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts

Two years of related experience

Job description

WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Position

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.

We strongly welcome candidates with the following qualifications:

1. 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
2. Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above: OR
3. 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

Perks:

• New York State Employee Retirement System (NYSERS) Pension
• Longevity payments
• Attendance incentives
• Health and Dental Benefits

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.