LAKN0352973-0000
2025-09-02T00:00:00
2025-08-07T00:00:00
TITLE: Assistant Cook LOCATION: TBD HOURS: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM (6 hours) SALARY: $18.83 - $23.42 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:Under the general supervision of the School Lunch Manager, Cook-Manager or Cook, the incumbent of this position routinely assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of foods in large quantities for use in a school lunch program. Supervision may be exercised over Food Service Helpers. Does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) Assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of food; Follows standardized recipes for accurate food preparation; Receives and inspects food to be cooked; Assists in preparation, cooking, and serving of meats, fish, poultry, sauces, soups, vegetables, desserts, salads, casseroles and other foods in quantity; Participates in cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage, dining areas, and care of equipment. May prepare and bake rolls, cakes, pies, etc; Assists in serving food to students. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of the modern methods and equipment used in the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities; good knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; some knowledge of nutritional values of foods; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to prepare, cook and serve food in large quantities; ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food; ability to interpret recipes and cooking measurements; ability to keep simple records and submit reports; ability to get along well with children and adults; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; cleanliness; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience where the primary function of the position was in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food on a large scale*. *DEFINITION: Large scale is defined as the preparation, cooking and serving of food for more than 200 people on a daily basis, either in an institutional setting such as a hospital, school, correctional facility, or nursing home, or in a catering hall or other related business where the primary function is preparing, cooking and serving food for more than 200 people on a daily basis. SUBSTITUTION: Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits** towards an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field may be substituted for the one year of work experience described above.
Food Service
Lakeland Central School District
Lower Hudson Valley
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