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Assistant Cook-East High School -10mths/37.5hrs
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.70 - $18.26
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
The hiring organization is Monroe County Government, a reputable public sector employer dedicated to serving the community with excellence. Monroe County Government operates various institutions including schools, hospitals, and other public service facilities where food service plays a critical role in supporting the daily needs of students, faculty, patients, and local patrons. This specific position is an entry-level Assistant Cook role positioned within either institutional cafeterias or school dining facilities, emphasizing both educational and healthcare environments. The position is based on a full-time or part-time employment basis, depending on institutional needs, and includes responsibility for supporting the preparation and service... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a recognized certificate program in Food Service Administration or one year of relevant experience in large-scale food preparation
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
- Pre-employment drug test (depending on position duties)
- Clearance for employment from the State Education Department if working in school districts or BOCES
Job Qualifications
- Successful completion of a recognized certificate program in Food Service Administration specifically dealing in Food Production rather than Management
- One year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in food preparation on a large scale for a cafeteria, restaurant, hotel, or institution, other than short order or fast food
- Ability to follow recipes and simple oral and written directions
- Ability to prepare, serve, and store food with proper regard to sanitary principles
- Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, patients, other diners, and co-workers
- Good knowledge of the proper methods of preparing, cooking and serving food for large scale consumption
- Working knowledge of the principles of nutrition and a balanced diet
Job Duties
- Assists the Cook in the preparation of the main entree
- Prepares soup from meat stock
- Prepares gravies, sauces, and dressings
- Prepares sandwiches, salads, and vegetables
- Slices meat for cooking and serving
- Prepares baked goods in the absence of a full-time baker
- Assists in the preparation of foods for special diets, such as low calorie, low sodium, low sugar, or high protein
- Operates kitchen equipment requiring attention to safety such a steam kettles and slicers
- Records foodstuffs removed from stores
- Assists Cook Manager or Supervising Cook in taking food inventory
- Gives orders to food service employees regarding daily tasks
- Cleans kitchen equipment and food preparation area
- Serves food from steam tables to students, faculty and patrons
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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