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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
125 East Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5526
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Head Cook

Minimum Qualifications

In order for County Personnel to determine a candidate's eligibility for a position the applicant must document in writing on the application how they meet the minimum qualifications related to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  EITHER:
 
(a)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND three years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) large-scale cooking experience in nursing home, hospital, school cafeteria, or similar facility, at least six months of which must have been as a lead worker or in a supervisory capacity;  OR
 
(b)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND three years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) large-scale cooking experience which involved banquet preparation on a full-time basis with a restaurant, hotel, catering company, or similar organization, at least six months of which 
must have been as a lead worker or in a supervisory capacity; OR
 
(c)  Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above with at least six months of such experience as a lead worker or in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE:    Experience as a short order cook or in a facility serving a limited population or menu is NOT qualifying.
 
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
 
FOR EMPLOYMENT AT THE TOMPKINS COUNTY JAIL:  
Must possess a valid NYS driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment. Must be willing to submit to a personal history and criminal background investigation.