Chef - Neighborhood Center (58366)

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

7d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength. We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development. University Settlement Neighborhood Center, serving Manhattan's Lower East Side offers a robust menu of services to a diverse population of older adults aged 60 and older. The multi-service program provides case assistance, lunch, health and wellness activities, recreational and educational activities.

Requirements

Must have New York City Department of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
High School Diploma preferred
At least two years of experience in the commercial food service industry
Must work well with others in a fast paced environment
Ability to follow menus, large quantity recipes, and schedules
Good physical health, ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy objects
Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office
Must speak and understand basic English

Responsibilities

Responsible for ordering, receiving, inspecting, and safe storage of dry, perishable, and frozen food, including daily check of refrigerator and freezer temperatures
Prepare, cook, and serve meals along with Assistant Chef in accordance with the New York City Department of Health and the New York City Department for the Aging for over 200 meals daily
Oversee work of volunteers and individuals assigned to meal service
Prepare work schedule with Director
Prepare electronic daily food cost records and food cost reports weekly
Make local food purchases if needed
Attend professional development trainings
Collaborate with Director creating menus
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized weekly
Clean all pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment on a daily basis
Clean stoves and ovens once a week, clean refrigerators weekly
Other duties as assigned by Director