Food Service – Cook

Mayfield Central School District is hiring a Cook for our Food Services Department. This work involves the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale. The work is performed under the general supervision of a superintendent or dietary manager.

Requirements:

  • Four (4) years of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale; OR
    Possession of a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale.
  • Good knowledge of the principals and practices of large quantity food preparation.
  • Good knowledge of menu planning.
  • Good knowledge of sanitary handling and storage of such food.
  • Good knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition principles and their applications to the health of clients.
  • Good knowledge of modern food preparation including the utensils, appliances and equipment used for such preparation.
  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to get along well with other employees and the clientele of the facility.
  • Ability to accurately communicate verbal and written directions.
  • Good judgment.
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the preparation of and serving of food.
  • Supervises the storage and care of food and supplies.
  • Supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and care of the equipment.
  • Keeps records of food and supplies received and used.
  • Plans work schedules.
  • Determines requirements and submits requisitions for food and supplies.

Send cover letter, resume, civil service application/Mayfield application and three (3) letters of reference to:

Superintendent of Schools
Mayfield Central School District
27 School St., Mayfield,  NY 12117
Or email: anastasia.stacie@mayfieldcsd.org

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