School Nutrition Cook Manager 2025/26

East Irondequoit Central School District; Town of Irondequoit (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook Manager to join their School Nutrition Department. This role involves managing food preparation and service for a primary school, ensuring that meals are prepared efficiently and safely. You will work closely with the Food Service Director to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale food preparation and possess relevant certifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health and nutrition of students in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale food preparation and cooking.
• Certification in food safety is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage food receiving, storage, and preparation.
• Assist with inventory tasks and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

Associate's degree in Food Service Administration

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash Register

Cooking Equipment

Job description

There is an opening for a Cook Manager in the School Nutrition Department at Helemdale Road Primary School. This position is 7 hours per day, working from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Cook Managers report the last week of August.

Responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

1. Responsible for proper receiving and storage of food and supplies.
2. Work with the Food Service Director to prepare weekly food orders for their specific school.
3. Prepare and transfer foods and other items.
4. Set up the prep area, serving line, and cash register for menu items and ease of service; stock shelves, freezers, coolers, and service areas.
5. Serve and prepare foods properly or operate the cash register efficiently and courteously.
6. Maintain a clean and orderly workstation; count, store, and return leftover foods.
7. Assist with cleanup of equipment, dishes, pots, pans, and work areas.
8. Complete paperwork, recordkeeping, or inventory tasks as required.
9. Assist the food service director and other staff as requested.
10. Attend management meetings and participate in professional development.

Please complete an online application and upload any necessary documents.

1. Monroe County Department of Health L2 Certification is required; Serve Safe Certification or Monroe County Department of Health L1 Certification is preferred.
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration, plus one year of paid full-time or part-time experience in preparing and cooking a complete menu of foodstuffs for large-scale consumption in a restaurant, hotel, or institution (excluding short order or fast food); or (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus three years of paid full-time or part-time experience in preparing and cooking a complete menu of foodstuffs for large-scale consumption in a restaurant, hotel, or institution (excluding short order or fast food); or (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).