JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in large scale cooking.
  The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
  Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.
  Civil Service Title: Cook
  Job Number: 2026-6

• Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food.
• Bakes cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of other pastries.
• Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry.
• Supervises the proper storing of food.
• Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchen.
• Keeps simple related records.
• Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities.
• Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment.
• Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.