id='p2523_'>Assistant Cook JobID: 2523
Position Type:
Food Service/Assistant Cook
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
Food Services
Closing Date:
07/19/2026
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LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport, NY 14450; Food Service Department
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 Month Position, Full Time; plus 10 days over the summer. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM - 2:00PM.
STARTING DATE: September 2026
SALARY RANGE: $16.00-$22.59 per hour
DUTIES:
Cook and supervise the work of Food Service personnel in the absence of the Cook Manager.
Assist in the preparation and service of food served in the school food service department.
Assist the Cook Manager with routine management functions including but not limited to production reports, temperature charts, HACCP and other sanitation reports, inventory, stock and delivery management, cash and meal accountability, kitchen equipment use and care, and other management duties as assigned by the Cook Manager or Director.
Supervise and participate in the maintenance of health, safety and sanitary practices as required by various regulatory agencies.
Assist the Cook Manager in all phases, including delivery and service, of any off-site School Food Service program operated by the School Food Service Department.
Help ensure meals will be served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction.
Communicate effectively with both supervisor and other employees.
In absence of Cook Manager perform end of day cash handling for all Monroe One BOCES food service venues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) Successful completion of a recognized certificate program in Food Service Administration specifically dealing in Food Production rather than Management; OR,
(B) One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in food preparation on a large scale for a cafeteria, restaurant, hotel, or institution, other than short order or fast food.
NOTE: Applicants qualifying under option (A) must submit a copy of a certificate or diploma in support of satisfactory program completion.
Good knowledge of the principles and skills in the preparation of quantity foods.
Ability to supervise the work of others as needed.
Ability to maintain and understand basic management records and carry out oral and written instructions.
Current valid NYS Driver's License.
Experience in quantity food cooking in schools or equivalent institutions such as restaurants or hotels.
Adequate physical stamina necessary to stand while performing duties.
Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodations), including but not limited to lift 50 pounds.