BEAN0355940-0000
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2025-09-02T00:00:00
1 PositionDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This position is responsible for the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods. Work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves the preparation of an entire meal or part of a meal. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of the tools and methods of preparing, cooking and storing food sufficient to prepare large quantities of food in a safe and economical fashion;Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment to maintain food preparation and service areas in a sanitary and safe condition;Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes;Ability to direct the work of assistants and food service helpers;Ability to coordinate the preparation of meals in a timely fashion;Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EITHER:(A)Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and six (6) months of experience as a Food Service Helper;OR:(B)One (1) year of experience which primarily involved the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of large quantities of food. NOTES:For the purpose of these minimum qualifications, a typical 10 month, 30+ hour per week position in a school food service program may be considered to be a full year of experience.Training courses in the preparation, cooking and storage of food may be substituted for up to 6 months of the above work experience.An Associate’s degree in Food Service may be substituted for the above work experience.
Food Service
Beacon CSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
Contract