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Food Service Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Full Time Cook060724CK

Hours would be 6 to 6.5 hours.
NYS Employee Retirement System.  Health, dental and vision insurance.

COOK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves responsibility for the preparation and cooking of food on a moderately large scale and the supervision of personnel in the school lunchroom.  The work is performed under general supervision of the School Lunch Manager.  Supervision is exercised over the work of Food Service Helpers.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food; Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies; Supervises and participates in cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas, and the care of equipment; Keeps simple records on food and supplies received and used; Keeps employee time records; Participates in planning menus with attention to nutritional value, acceptability, and budgetary limitation; Determines requirements and submits requisitions for food and supplies; Performs other duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of large quantity food preparation, menu planning, purchasing, sanitary food handling and storage; Good knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition and their application to the health of children; Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to keep records and prepare reports; Ability to get along well with children and adults; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

 

$15.60 per hour
Full Time Food Service Helper070824FS

Hours would be 6 to 6.5 hours.
NYS Employee Retirement System.  Health, dental and vision insurance.  We are in need of two food service helpers.

FOOD SERVICE HELPER 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility
for the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. An
incumbent of this class may also act as lunchroom cashier. Direct supervision is
received from a Cook. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Assists in or prepares simple foods such as desserts and salads at the request of
Cook; Assembles and breaks down hot and cold food packing lines; May assist in portioning and packing prepared food as scheduled; Sets tables for meals and cleans them after meals; Heats and serves food to students and employees; Cleans refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment; Cleans work area; Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or uses the dishwasher; May receive stock items and put them in proper place when necessary; May act as lunchroom cashier.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWlEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of proper food service and care of tableware, glassware, silverware and kitchen appliances; Working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and
appliances; Working knowledge of basic arithmetic; Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to accurately handle money; Patience; Tact; Reliability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

$15.50 per hour

The Marcus Whitman Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap.  Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to Christopher Wickham, Business Administrator, in the District Office.