LOCATION: Management Services – Johnstown Central School District
SCHEDULE: Long Term Substitute position - Anticipated dates immediately - March 2025
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 principals 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.