Cook Manager, Food Service Dept, Continuous Posting 2025 - 2026 School Year RB#25-002
Cook Manager, Food Service Dept, Continuous Posting 2025 - 2026 School Year RB#25-002
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202
CONTINUOUS POSTING 2025 - 2026School Year RB# 25-002
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply
(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)
POSITION: Cook Manager - Non-Competitive
SALARY: $40920 to $48116
LOCATION: VARIOUS SCHOOL LOCATIONS
Food Service Department 1055 E. DelavanAve. Buffalo NY 14215
APPLICATION:
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS;
An incumbent to a position in this class prepares and cooks foods and manages a school food service program for their respective school. Duties include the actual preparation of food and cooking on a moderately large scale. The incumbents exercises independent judgment in menu planning which must be in accordance with Federal State and Local guidelines and regulations. General supervision is received from the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor of Food Service. Immediate supervision is exercised over School Lunch Cook Food Service Helpers and students assigned to work in the cafeteria.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
- Prepares and cooks food and manages a school food service program at their respective schools;
- Plans menus to meet pupil nutritive requirements;
- Requisitions foods and supplies;
- Oversees the preparation and serving of food;
- Directs the storage and care of foods and supplies;
- Supervises the cleaning of the kitchen serving storage and dining areas and the care of equipment;
- Plans the work schedules of employees;
- Assists in the selection and arrangement of kitchen equipment;
- Maintains employee time records;
- Maintains simple records of food and supplies received and used;
- Prepares and submits reports on activities of the cafeteria;
- Preforms related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS;
- Thorough knowledge of approved methods of food preparation;
- Working knowledge of the nutritional values of foods;
- Working knowledge of large scale food ordering and storage;
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
- Ability to maintain simple records and prepare reports;
- Ability to get along well with children and adults;
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;
- Courtesy; Tact;
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Food Service Administration Dietetic Technology Nutrition Restaurant Management or a related food service field;
OR
(B) Graduation from High School GED or Equivalency Diploma and TWO YEARS of full time experience in an industrial or school cafeteria hospitals restaurants hotels and/or other similar operations other than fast food or short order involving large quantity food service;
OR
(C) an equivalent combination as defined within limits of A and B
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS POSTING
APPROVED:
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race color creed religion religious practice national origin ethnic group sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) gender identity sexual orientation (the term sexual orientation means heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality or asexuality ) political affiliation age marital status military status veteran status disability weight domestic violence victim status arrest or conviction record genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts non-discrimination policies should be directed toor to:Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
