Cook - Food Services

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Cook prepares, serves, and cleans up after meals, and is responsible for sanitation related to meal preparation. The role also assists with ordering and inventory, ensures proper food storage, and performs other related duties as assigned.

BRC's Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to the agency's housing and day treatment programs and caters special events, including graduations and reunions. The program also trains and supervises interns in a six-week Food Service Training program designed to help trainees obtain an NYC Food Handlers Certificate; with additional training, participants may be eligible for a Safe Serve certificate.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of NYC health regulations related to food service.
• NYC Food Handler certificate required.
• TB clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience cooking for groups of 20 or more is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals.
• Clean up after meals.
• Maintain sanitation related to meal preparation.
• Assist with ordering and inventory.
• Ensure proper storage of food.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• At least three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed