The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Cook position for the 2025-2026 school year.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

This is a full-time contractual position working 7 hours per day, 200 days per year. The work involves responsibility for preparing food on a moderate to large scale. Direct supervision is received from a Head Cook or other superior. Performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking food items according to established menus and standardized recipes

• Assisting with the serving and portioning of meals to students and staff

• Maintaining proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures

• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas

• Assisting with general kitchen operations and other related duties as assigned

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This is routine work in preparing and serving food and in cleaning of kitchen equipment. The incumbent is expected to perform all duties needed in the support of a food service program. The work is performed under the immediate supervision of either the Cook Manager or form the Food Service Supervisor at the respective building. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Serves food on a cafeteria line
• Performs tasks to prepare food to be cooked
• May operate some cooking machinery including mixers, stoves, and ovens under the direct supervision
• Washes dishes and pots and other utensils either by hand or by machine
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans all kitchen work areas and storage areas
• May act as a cashier in the cafeteria
• Cleans tables in the cafeteria
• Collects and empties trash containers
• Works on production line filling meal orders
• Delivers trays, returns empty carts and trays to the kitchen
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances
• Skill in performance of simple food preparation and cooking tasks
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Dexterity
• Cleanliness
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application 
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED preferred