Application Deadline1/26/2026
POSITION TITLE: Cook Manager I
REPORTING TO: Food Service Director/Assistant Food Service Director
HOURS: 7.0 hours per day (10 months)
START DATE: ASAP
CURRENT LOCATIONS: Colonie Central High School
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
According to Schedule O of the CSEA Contract.($29,956.00 starting salary)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This work involves the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale and the supervision of the food preparation staff in an institution or facility with a large population. The work is performed under the general supervision of a superintendent or dietary manager. Supervision is exercised over the cooks, assistant cooks and food service helpers.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Good knowledge of the principals and practices of large quantity food preparation; good knowledge of menu planning; good knowledge of the purchasing of food in large quantities and the sanitary handling and storage of such food; good knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition principals and their applications to the health of clients; good knowledge of modern food preparation including the utensils, appliances and equipment used for such preparation; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to get along well with other employees and the clientele of the facility; ability to accurately communicate verbal and written directions; tact; good judgment; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.