Substitute Cook 2026-2027

Wappingers Central School District; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wappingers Central School District is seeking a food service professional in Hopewell Junction, NY. The role involves preparing and cooking meats, soups, desserts, and supervising the cleanliness of food-service areas. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH is mandatory.

Applicants need to complete the Dutchess County Application for Employment and receive Board approval before starting. Ideal for those looking to contribute to a team setting while maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks various foods including meat, fish, and vegetables.
• Supervises and ensures cleanliness of serving and storage areas.
• Maintains related records and supervises proper food storage.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, macaroni, desserts, salads and other foods.
• Prepares cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of other desserts.
• Supervises and participates in the cleaning of serving, storage and dining areas, and in the care of equipment.
• May supervise the proper storing of food.
• May keep simple related records.
• Does related work as required.

Upon completion of the hiring process, including all mandatory paperwork, candidates for all substitute positions must receive WCSD Board approval as a WCSD substitute prior to starting assignment date.

Dutchess County Application for Employment or Examination must be completed in its entirety, signed and either uploaded to RecruitFront or submitted to the Office of Human Resources.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred

Fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH (NYSED) is required (Applicant for Employee)