Cook Manager

Job Opening Information Cook Manager Job Number 210 Application Deadline 8/1/2026 Position Title Cook Manager Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $25,717 annually Job Description

COOK MANAGER

(Full time, Monday - Friday, 6 or 6.5 hours per day)

ANTICIPATED START DATE

September 2026 The Cook Manager is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in moderately large quantities and the supervision of personnel in the kitchen. The work is performed under general supervision of a School Lunch Director, Manager or other supervisor. Supervision is exercised over the work of Cooks, Food Service Helpers and other school food service staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or technical institute with an Associate's degree, with a specialization in foods, nutrition, dietetics or institution management, AND one (1) year of experience in the preparation and cooking of food in large quantities;

OR:

(B) Three (3) years of experience in the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of large quantities of food;

OR:

(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.

NOTE:

For the purpose of these minimum qualifications, a typical 10-month, 30+ hours per week position in a school food service program may be considered to be a full year of experience. Civil Service Eligibility Required Civil Service Title Cook Manager Job Category Food Service Job Location District Wide