Food Service Cook Manager - Breakfast and Lunch Progam

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-29 FOOD SERVICE COOK MANAGER

(BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM)

AUGUST 2026 WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

FOOD SERVICE COOK MANAGER (BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM)

WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered

college or university or technical institute with an Associate's degree, with a

specialization in foods, nutrition, dietetics or institution management, AND

one (1) year of experience in the preparation and cooking of food in large

quantities;

OR: (B) Three (3) years of experience in the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of large quantities of food;
OR: (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A)

and (B) above.

NOTE: For the purpose of these minimum qualifications, a typical 10-month, 30+ hours per week position in a school food service program may be considered to be a full year of experience.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is responsible work involving the preparation and cooking of food in moderately large quantities and the supervision of personnel in the kitchen. The work is performed under general supervision of a School Lunch Director, Manager or other supervisor. Supervision is exercised over the work of Cooks, Food Service Helpers and other school food service staff.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Typical work activities for incumbents in this title include those listed below in addition to those typical work activities performed by lower level titles in the series. They are indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all-inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed, which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

1. Supervises and trains kitchen personnel;

2. Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food;

3. Supervises the storage and care of food and supplies;

4. Supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas, and in the care of equipment;

5. Keeps records on food and supplies received and used;

6. Keeps employee time records;

7. Plans work schedules;

8. Determines requirements and submits requisitions for foods and supplies;

9. May oversee the preparation and transportation of food to other centers;

10. May plan menus with attention to acceptability and budgetary limitations;

11. May act as a cashier.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of preparing, cooking and storing food sufficient to oversee the preparation of large quantities of food in a safe and economical manner;
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition and their application to the health of children;
• Ability to coordinate the preparation of meals in a timely fashion;
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as possible after an offer of employment

SALARY:

$43,394 - $46,971

FINAL DATE FOR FILING:

November 20, 2026

TO APPLY:

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID:1676 *

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.