Cook (FT/10M)-Johnstown CSD (2 Positions)

LOCATION: Management Services – Johnstown Central School District

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday @ 7.5 hours per day

BASIC FUNCTION:

These duties involve responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. A Cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, or vegetables or pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and in some cases may have charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision is exercised over Assistant Cooks and/or Food Service Helpers. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food.

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  Bakes cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of other pastries.

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  Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry.

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  Supervises the proper storing of food.

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  Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchen.

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  Keeps simple related records.

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  Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities.

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  Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment.

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  Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment.

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  Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food.

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  Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.

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  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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Job Qualifications

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• One year of experience in large scale cooking.
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The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Civil Service Title: Cook

Job Number: 2026-62