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Responsibilities
(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Assists the Cook in the preparation of the main entree; Prepares soup from meat stock; Prepares gravies, sauces, and dressings; Prepares sandwiches, salads, and vegetables; Slices meat for cooking and serving; Prepares baked goods in the absence of a full-time baker; Assists in the preparation of foods for special diets, such as low calorie, low sodium, low sugar, or high protein; Operates kitchen equipment requiring attention to safety such a steam kettles and slicers; Records foodstuffs removed from stores; Assists Cook Manager or Supervising Cook in taking food inventory; Gives orders to food service employees regarding daily tasks; Cleans kitchen equipment and food preparation area; Serves food from steam tables to students, faculty and patrons. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the proper methods of preparing, cooking and serving food for large scale consumption; good knowledge of the proper care and operation of kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances; working knowledge of the principles of nutrition and a balanced diet; working knowledge of the use and application of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas; ability to follow recipes and simple oral and written directions; ability to prepare, serve, and store food with proper regard to sanitary principles; ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, patients, other diners, and co-workers; ability to keep records; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Qualifications
EITHER: (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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on position duties, candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
