Assistant Cook

Union Settlement Association•East Harlem, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated experience working as a cook or assistant cook.
Ability to take training course and obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate at time of employment required.
Ability to stand and cook for long hours.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Desire or interest in working with aging populations.

Nice To Haves

Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals at Senior Center, in accordance with Department for the Aging (DFTA) and New York City Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
Assist the Cook with preparation, cooking, and packing of meals for satellite sites and the Meals on Wheels program.
Responsible for the safe handling of food, including cooking and storing meal according to temperature and safety guidelines at all times.
Receive, unpack, inventory, and store all food according to policy and guidelines immediately upon delivery. This includes dating perishable and canned goods.
Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and all kitchen equipment at Senior Center. This includes the periodic cleaning of large equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicing machine, range, ovens, range hood, steam table, and coffee urns.
Assist the Cook with cleaning the kitchen and dining room at Jefferson Senior Center.
Prepare daily reports on the use of food for the breakfast meal, as well as inventory breakfast food monthly.
Attend trainings sponsored by DFTA and DOH
Assign appropriate duties and supervise all volunteers in the Senior Center kitchen.
Assist the Head Cook at Senior Center in determining appropriate work schedules and tasks for volunteers.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.