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Broome-Tioga BOCES

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Vestal, NY
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Job overview

Broome-Tioga BOCES is hiring a Cook. The Cook will prepare meals for large numbers of customers, operating various kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, pressure cookers, ovens, dishwashers, and choppers. This role also involves operating a cash register and maintaining a smooth flow of customers during operational hours. The position is for 10 months, commencing in September 2026.

Key focus areas include Work with cook manager to prepare meals for large numbers of customers, Operate various kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, pressure cookers, ovens, dishwashers, and choppers, and Operate cash register and maintain a smooth flow of customers during operational hours.

Successful candidates bring Two Years Food Preparation Experience. Preferred (not required): Operate Slicers, Operate Mixers, Operate Pressure Cookers, and Operate Ovens.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate SlicersOperate MixersOperate Pressure CookersOperate OvensOperate DishwashersOperate ChoppersOperate Cash RegisterMaintain Customer FlowModern Cooking UtensilsModern Cooking AppliancesModern Cooking EquipmentPreparing Food in Large QuantitiesCooking Food in Large QuantitiesBaking Food in Large QuantitiesKitchen SanitationFood Preparation SanitationFood ValuesNutritionRead DirectionsUnderstand DirectionsFollow DirectionsRead RecipesUnderstand RecipesFollow RecipesDirect Work of OthersWork Well With OthersManipulate Kitchen UtensilsManipulate Kitchen EquipmentKeep Food StockedKeep Utensils StockedKeep Basic RecordsResponsible for Money

Qualifications

Two Years Experience in Preparation of Food on a Large Scale or Study in Cooking, Food Service Administration, or Similar FieldExperience Cooking Meals for More Than 50 PeopleExperience Working in an Industrial Kitchen

Full job description

10-month position

Commences September 2026

Major Responsibilities:

Works with cook manager to prepare meals for large numbers of customers. Operates various kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, pressure cookers, ovens, dishwashers, and choppers. Operates cash register and maintains a smooth flow of customers during operational hours. Key responsibilities include:

  • Experience cooking meals for more than 50 people

  • Working in an industrial kitchen

  • Good knowledge of modem cooking utensils, appliances and equipment

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

  • Good knowledge of kitchen and food preparation sanitation.

  • Working knowledge of food values and nutrition.

  • Ability to read, understand and follow directions and recipes.

  • Ability to direct the work of and get along well with others.

  • Ability to manipulate kitchen utensils and equipment.

  • Keep food and utensils stocked during service hours.

  • Ability to keep basic records and be responsible for money in and out

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years' experience in the preparation of food on a large scale

  • Note 1: Study in a college or vocational institute in cooking, food service administration, or a similar field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

  • Note 2: Large scale cooking is the preparation of a variety of meals requiring varying preparation techniques for service of groups of more than 50 people.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Civil Service Title: Cook

Job Number: 26-167

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