Food Service Cook at Webster Central School District in Webster, NY

WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Position

Position: Food Service Cook (Position Number 2627-3970)

Location: Thomas High School

Start Date: January 13, 2027

Salary: Hourly wage will be determined at the time of employment and based on Food Service Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Summary: This is a food service position responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of hot and cold food items to students, faculty, patients, and patrons in a school or institutional setting. Food is prepared in accordance with established menus or specific diets. Employees may plan menus, complete food requisitions, and maintain inventory records. When assigned to an educational facility, the Cook may either be the responsible food service employee in an elementary school or work under the general supervision of a Cook Manager in an elementary, junior or senior high school.

We strongly welcome candidates with the following qualifications:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration or Culinary Arts or closely related field, PLUS six (6) months of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in the preparation and cooking of a complete menu of foodstuffs for consumption on a large scale for a restaurant, hotel or institution, other than short order or fast food: OR
2. Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above: OR
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

• Good knowledge of the proper methods for preparing, cooking and serving quality food in large quantities and for storing and preserving food
• Good knowledge of the proper care and operation of kitchen utensils, equipment, and appliances
• Good knowledge of the principles of nutrition and a balanced diet
• Good knowledge of the sanitary and safety principles and practices applicable to food production and serving
• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of others
• Ability to follow menus, special diets, and recipes and simple oral and written directions
• Ability to prepare, serve, preserve and store food with proper regard to sanitary and safety principles
• Ability to plan and prepare menus
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet food production schedules
• Able to deal effectively with students, faculty, patients, other diners, and co-workers
• Record keeping ability
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities:

• Supervises employees who assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals according to menu and special diets and in quantities sufficient for the persons to be served
• Prepares and cooks entrees
• Supervises and participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of soups, broths, sauces, gravies, vegetables, salads, dressings, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in a school, institutional cafeteria or hospital room.
• Prepares bread, rolls, cakes, pies and pastries in the absence of a full-time Baker
• Assists with planning and preparing menus
• Slices and portions meat for cooking and serving
• Requisitions food and assists in, or keeps inventory of, foodstuffs received and disbursed
• Supervises and may participate in cleaning of kitchen utensils, equipment, and inspection of work are for cleanliness and functional operation
• Supervises and participates in preserving, storing, and preparing leftover food
• Keeps records such as cash receipts, perpetual inventory, food production
• Operates and cares for kitchen equipment requiring attention to safety such as steam kettles and slicers
• Serves food from steam tables to students, faculty, and patrons

Perks:

• New York State Employee Retirement System (NYSERS) Pension
• Longevity payments
• Attendance incentives
• Health and Dental Benefits

Application Procedure: Go to https://www.websterschools.org and click on "Job Postings and Applications" and then enter the posting number in the "Job Search" field. Application deadline: November 7, 2026

Correspond With: Alyssa Peters and Kathy Palmer Directors of Food Service Webster Central School District 119 South Ave Webster, NY 14580

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.