Cook Manager, Food Service Dept, Continuous Posting 2024- 2025 School Year Rb#22-652

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

CONTINUOUS POSTING 2024 - 2025 School Year RB# 23-363 May 10, 2024

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

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: $38,015 to $44,701

LOCATION: VARIOUS SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Food Service Department, 1055 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo NY 14215

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

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: Until Filled

Tami Hollie-McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's 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 District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579