Cook

Position Title
COOK

Required Application Type
School Related Personnel

Job Description TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative only)
Plans meals and requisitions food daily; Prepares soups and broths; Cooks meats and vegetables; Makes salads, pastries, and a variety of other foods; Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchens; Supervises the proper storing of food; Daily transport of food and supplies to and from various department kitchens and sites; Performs a variety of related activities as required. Civil Service Title
Cook

Job Qualifications FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities; working knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances, and equipment; working knowledge of cleaning methods and of the use of cleaning materials and equipment; ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food; ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Six (6) months of experience in the preparation of food on a moderately large scale.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : After appointment, successful completion of six (6) week required training period with incumbent Cook or other Office for Senior Resources employee, as directed.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Possession of a valid, unrestricted appropriate level driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.


Job Category
Food Service

Job Location
H.H.
Wells Middle School