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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SENIOR COOK

Various Locations

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Senior Cook at various locations.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, either performs the more responsible work involved in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food in large quantities or works independently and without close and direct supervision or takes the lead over assigned cooks and other food service personnel; does related work as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Qualifications And Requirements

Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
Two (2) years experience as a cook involving the preparation and cooking of a variety of food in large quantities in the kitchen of a club, restaurant, hospital or other institute.
Must be Served Safe certified and a have a valid Food Handler Certificate.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

In some work locations a senior cook may, on a regular and recurring basis, exercise a leadership role in the work performed by other cooks and other food service personnel.
Prepares and cooks food in large quantities.
Assists in planning and constructing menus.
Takes the lead over assigned cooks and other food service personnel.
Requisition s supplies, equipment, and utensils required in the kitchen.
Prepares soups, meats, vegetables, salads, and other foods.
In addition to cooking, bakes bread and/or pastries.
Keeps essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of procedures used in preparing and cooking foods to preserve their flavor and nutritional values and to ensure quality f preparation.
Knowledge of use, adjustment, and care of food service equipment used in large scale food preparation.
Ability to carry out directions and to learn quickly from instructions and demonstrations.
Ability to prepare and cook vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, fish, soup, pastries, cakes, puddings, and other items of food.
Ability to carry out measures needed to attain health and sanitary standards for food…


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