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Cook Manager I (FT/Temp)-Catskill CSD

Capital Region BOCES

Albany, NYTemporaryPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Job overview

Capital Region BOCES is hiring a Cook Manager I (FT/Temp)-Catskill CSD. This Cook Manager I position involves large-scale food preparation and supervision of kitchen staff within an institutional setting. The role requires overseeing food preparation, storage, and cleaning, as well as maintaining records and planning menus. The work is performed under the general supervision of a superintendent or dietary manager.

Key focus areas include Supervise and participate in the preparation and serving of food., Supervise the storage and care of food and supplies., and Supervise and participate in the cleaning of the kitchen and care of the equipment..

Successful candidates bring Four Years Experience In Large Scale Food Preparation Or High School Diploma Or GED With Two Years Experience Or Associate’s Degree Or Six College Credits. Important skills include Large Quantity Food Preparation, Menu Planning, Purchasing Food In Large Quantities, Sanitary Handling And Storage Of Food, Nutrition Principles, and Modern Food Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Large Quantity Food PreparationMenu PlanningPurchasing Food in Large QuantitiesSanitary Handling and Storage of FoodNutrition PrinciplesModern Food PreparationSupervise Work of OthersKeep RecordsPrepare ReportsCommunicate Verbal and Written DirectionsTactGood JudgmentResourcefulness

Qualifications

4 Years Experience in Large Scale Food Preparation or High School Diploma or GED and 2 Years Experience in Large Scale Food Preparation or Associate’s Degree or 60 College Credits in Food Management, Food Preparation, Food Science, or Food Service Administration or Related FieldPhysical Condition Commensurate With Demands of Position

Full job description

LOCATION: Management Services – Catskill Central School District

ANTICIPATED DATES: Sept 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 / M-F / 7.5 hours per day

BASIC FUNCTION:

This work involves the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale and the supervision of the food preparation staff in an institution or facility with a large population. The work is performed under the general supervision of a superintendent or dietary manager. Supervision is exercised over the cooks, assistant cooks and food service helpers. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervises and 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.

  • Keeps employee time records.

  • Plans work schedules.

  • Plans menus with attention to nutritional value, acceptability and budgetary limitations.

  • Determines requirements and submits requisitions for food and supplies.

  • Good knowledge of the principles and practices of large quantity food preparation.

  • Good knowledge of menu planning.

  • Good knowledge of the purchasing of food in large quantities and the 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 plan and supervise the work of others.

  • 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.

  • Tact.

  • Good judgment.

  • Resourcefulness.

  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Qualifications

  • A. Four (4) years of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale; OR,

B. Possession of a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale; OR,

C. Possession of an Associate’s Degree or the completion of six (60) college credits in food management, food preparation, food science, or food service administration or related field.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Civil Service Title: Cook Manager I

Job Number: 2027-45

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