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. Amherst residency required.
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
A.) 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:
B.) 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:
C.) 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
MAbel@amherst.ny.us
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.
Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire
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)