Head Cook

  • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
  • Delhi, New York
  • Full Time

About SUNY Delhi:

The College Association at Delhi, Inc. (CADI) provides many campus services including dining and catering services, Campus Store, vending, Delhi Dollars Accounts and accounting services for Student Associations. CADI is a not-for-profit auxiliary corporation serving the SUNY Delhi community. CADI is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of students, faculty and administrators.

CADI is dedicated to supporting the success of SUNY Delhi, and each and every student though all its endeavors and programs. The Association and all of its employees are dedicated to the core mission of providing the highest quality dining and catering services for the best value in a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of its customers.

Job Description:

HEAD COOK

Overseeing the production of foods for the shift according to standards issued by the unit manager, assistant unit manager, chef and general supervisor maintaining a high standard of quality.

Delegate work to assistant cooks with regard to stations and production. Will provide direct supervision to assistant cooks.

Check food in for the next shift's meals.

Fill reports in concerning usage of product in all areas as well as making notes concerning production of foods for said meal.

Provide direction and structure for assistant cooks assigned to the various stations.

Assist Assistant Cooks in providing training to the student employees.

Assist Assistant Cooks in learning proper service/cooking techniques where applicable.

Assist unit manager, assistant unit manager, chef and general supervisor in upholding all policies and procedures as instituted by CADI and/or SUNY Delhi.

Obtain feedback from Assistant Cooks and students to ascertain optimal usage of product in various stations.

Maintain standards of sanitation, safety and cleanliness at all times.

Maintain good working relationships among employees.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Will be required to attend a food service sanitation course.

May be called upon to perform other duties not specifically described here.

Requirements:

Must be able to cook in a fast food environment.

Must be able to operate commercial deep fryers, grills, pizza oven and kitchen equipment.

Must be able to operate a micro-cash register and compute correct change to customers.

Must be able to work independently and supervise others.

Must be able to follow standardized recipes, resulting in a quality-finished product, as assigned according to specific area.

Must be knowledgeable and practicing in food service safety and sanitation.

Must have working knowledge of fundamental culinary skills.

Additional Information:

  • $20.54/hour

  • Available Shifts

  • Full-Time: variable in catering

  • CSEA Local 628

  • Work 32 weeks per year when SUNY Delhi is in session.

  • Full Time Benefits Available

  • CADI & SUNY Delhi have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

  • CADI & SUNY Delhi are committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

Application Instructions:

  1. Apply first by completing the form linked below in Internet Explorer. Application for Employment.pdf

  2. Fill out the PDF and save the application to your computer.

  3. Once the PDF has been saved, click on the Apply Now button below, create a log in if needed, answer appropriate questions and upload your saved application. You do not need to upload a resume.

URL: www.delhi.edu/cadi/pdf/CADI Application for Employment.pdf

Job ID: 480020144
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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