Head Cook

The Lake Pleasant Central School is seeking a candidate for the Head Cook position. 

Lake Pleasant Central School is seeking a talented and creative individual to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, a passion for sustainability, and a commitment to using seasonal, local ingredients. You will have the opportunity to design and execute a menu that reflects these values. The deadline for applying for this position is October 1, 2024. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Create innovative seasonal menus that highlight local produce and ingredients.
• Ingredient Sourcing: Continue to maintain and develop relationships with local farmers and suppliers.
• Kitchen Management: Oversee kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess formal food service training or its equivalent.
• Must possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of the planning and preparation of food programs to meet the daily school breakfast/lunch program offered to our student population. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Must demonstrate the ability to order, store, process and prepare foods.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prepare budget requests to satisfy breakfast and lunch program projections. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range starting at $38K.
• Health benefits and paid time off.
• 10 month schedule

The successful candidate will have to be fingerprinted to meet State Education Department Regulations. 

If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest along with your resume to Lake Pleasant Central School, Attn: Ms. Susan Sheeran, PO Box 140, Speculator, NY 12164.