Assistant Cook

WEST SIDE FED SR.SUP • New York, NY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager and or Cook 2#, the Assistant Cook will be responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals for our senior residents.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals to residents
• Ability to operate independently in the Cook’s absence
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills
• Team focused and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population
• Obtain and maintain NYC Food Handlers Certificate
• High school diploma or General equivalency diploma required
• At least 6 months of cooking and meal preparation experience
• Must be able to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to prepare and distribute meals to senior residents
• Follow all kitchen evaluated recipes as required by Department of Housing (DOH)
• Responsible for cleaning of food service areas, equipment, kitchen, storage area, and dining area
• Follow all food sanitary and safety procedures outlined by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding time and temperatures, food storage and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist in accepting food deliveries and storage of deliveries while adhering to all DOH regulations
• Assist with safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods
• Assist with receiving, dating and storing all food items
• Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service
• Assist in the monitoring of dining room during meals
• Attend department meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare meals in the absence of the Cook #1.
• Assist in the clean-up of all food service area when needed, this includes dish washing and trash removal

Benefits

• Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more.
• Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees