Cook - Plattsburgh, NY
Job Information
ID :
#41228370
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
Unspecified
Experience Required :
1 year
Salary :
$39,082 yearly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
Unspecified
Hours per week:
35
Start Date :
2/12/2025
Job Description
Clinton County
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Adopted: July 31, 1995
Revised: May 3, 2010
COOK
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. In large kitchens, a cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, vegetables, or pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen, a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and, in some cases, may have charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision may be exercised over assistant cooks and/or food service helpers. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads, and other food;
Bakes cakes, pies, rolls, and a variety of other pastries;
Cuts, cleans, and dresses meat, fish, and poultry;
Supervises the proper storing of food;
Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves, and kitchen;
Keeps simple related records;
Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and efficient operating manner.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking, and baking food in large quantities;
Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances, and equipment;
Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment;
Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment, and food;
Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes;
Physical strength and stamina.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
(a) One (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking; or
(b) Two (2) years of experience in the preparation and handling of foods in a restaurant or cafeteria setting.
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Adopted: July 31, 1995
Revised: May 3, 2010
COOK
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. In large kitchens, a cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, vegetables, or pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen, a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and, in some cases, may have charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision may be exercised over assistant cooks and/or food service helpers. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads, and other food;
Bakes cakes, pies, rolls, and a variety of other pastries;
Cuts, cleans, and dresses meat, fish, and poultry;
Supervises the proper storing of food;
Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves, and kitchen;
Keeps simple related records;
Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and efficient operating manner.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking, and baking food in large quantities;
Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances, and equipment;
Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment;
Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment, and food;
Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes;
Physical strength and stamina.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
(a) One (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking; or
(b) Two (2) years of experience in the preparation and handling of foods in a restaurant or cafeteria setting.
Company Information
Name :
Description :
Clinton County Nursing Home
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
16 Flynn Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2926
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2926
Application Information
Instructions :
For more information and/or to apply, please visit our website at:
www.clintoncountyny.gov/employment
Online :
Job Posting Entered On :
2/12/2025
Job Posting Expires On :
12/31/2025
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