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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:COOK-MANAGER
Code:720120 3QA
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Supervises and participates in the preparation and cooking of food in a detention home or small institutional kitchen; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of considerable judgment in preparing and planning appropriate types and quantities of foodstuffs.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Supervises and participates in all cooking, preparation of meats and baking.
2.Estimates food needs and plans menus.
3.Requisitions, and insures proper storing of foodstuffs and supplies.
4.Supervises cleaning in kitchens and dining areas.
5.Trains and instructs subordinate personnel and assigned inmates in the fundamentals of cooking, safety, and sanitation.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in institutional food preparation and planning.
2.Knowledge of the principles of dietetics and nutrition.
3.Ability to supervise, train and instruct subordinate personnel and assigned inmates in the fundamentals of cooking, safety and sanitation.
4.Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and
Four years of food preparation and cooking experience in an institution or large commercial establishment.


7/7/67
Revised 3/22/76
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