ROMN0378281-0000
2026-09-01T00:00:00
2026-06-08T00:00:00
The Rome City School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Cook at Strough Middle School. This is a 10-month position scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a non-competitive class position administered through Civil Service. Minimum Qualifications: Either: One (1) year of experience in a large-scale cooking; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training; OR Any additional qualifications as the Board of Education may deem appropriate for the successful performance of the responsibilities listed above. Candidates must be eligible to obtain fingerprint clearance through the New York State Education Department as a condition of employment. SCHOOL DISTRICT NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION COOK GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Prepares and cooks a variety of food; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These are duties that involve the responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. In large kitchens a cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the main course, vegetables, pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen, a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and in some cases may be in charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision may be exercised over Assistant Cooks and/or Food Service Helpers. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative only) Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food; Bakes cakes, pies, rolls, and a variety of other pastries; Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry; Supervises the proper storing of food; Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves, and kitchen; Keeps simple related records. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking, and baking food in large quantities; Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment; Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment; Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food; Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes; Physical strength and stamina; Good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in a large-scale cooking; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training; OR Any additional qualifications as the Board of Education may deem appropriate for the successful performance of the responsibilities listed above.
Food Service
Rome City School District
Mohawk Valley
Hourly wage
Fixed