School Lunch Cook - Continuous Posting 2026 - 2027 School Year RB#25-512

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This is routing work involving the responsibility for the efficient, economic and palatable preparation and cooking of a variety of foods. Incumbents work under the direct supervision of a Cook Manager and may supervise Food Service Helpers.

Requirements

Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and one year of full-time experience in quantity food preparation
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements
Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks a variety of foods
Uses approved scientific methods of preparation and quantity recipes
Cooks meats and vegetables
Prepares soups and broths
Makes salads, sandwiches, desserts, and a variety of other foods
When directed to do so, plans menus, requisitions food and performs other managerial duties
May on occasion work at steam table
Assists in the serving of meals
May assist in cleaning activities
May assist the Cook Manager in maintaining simple records of food and supplies that are received and used
Performs related duties as required