Cook - Full Time; 5430-701-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens • Queens, NY

5d

About The Position

The Cook serves all food in the center and maintains the kitchen in a sanitary and efficient condition. Under the supervision of the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager, the Cook follows the individual work schedule provided by the Program Manager, complies with attendance, punctuality, procedural, and HIPAA confidentiality standards, and cooperates with staff to improve center services. The Cook participates in scheduled individual conferences and staff meetings and may be consulted when changes to the children’s program affect the employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing at least 40 pounds and/or move up and down stairs as needed.
• Ability to adjust focus; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to travel to different locations throughout the five boroughs as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Food Handlers Certificate.
• Two years of food-preparation experience, preferably in an Early Childhood setting.
• Bilingual Spanish/English, Russian/English, Chinese/English, Korean/English, or English/Creole speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare and store all food items used at the center.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to appropriate practices.
• Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Store or supervise the storage of food and household supplies.
• Participate in scheduled individual conferences and regular staff meetings.
• Cooperate with staff efforts to improve the center’s services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal, and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings with agency match
• Transit flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training series
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED