Cook (Full Time)

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Cook (Full Time)

Senior Services

The work involves performing skilled work in cooking and preparation of meats, vegetables, soups, and pastries. Supervision is exercised over several kitchen helpers. Work schedule: Monday-Friday.

Description of Duties

• Prepares and cooks broths, soup; and stews;
• Prepares and cooks meats and vegetables;
• Uses herbs, spices and other enhancers to flavor foods being prepared;
• Makes salads, sandwiches, and a variety of other foods;
• May oversee an assistant preparing ingredients;
• Actively participates and may oversee the cleaning of tools and equipment used in food preparation;
• May serve prepared food from the steam table, plan menus or purchase food.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in the preparation of food in large quantities; or:
• Completion of a standard grade school and five (5) years of food service experience, one (1) year of which included experience in the preparation of food in large quantities; or:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Rate of Pay

Salary Range $42,155 - $57,227 (Grade 7)

Contact Information

Email application to Melissa Abel, Director

[email protected]

How to Apply

Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.

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Forms Should Be Mailed Or Delivered To Human Resources

5583 Main St

Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 631-7025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

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5583 Main St

Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 631-7025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

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