Cook - Full Time; 5430-701-A
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 and complies with procedural norms and standards for attendance, punctuality, and HIPAA confidentiality. The Cook cooperates with staff to improve the Center’s services and participates in individual conferences and regular staff meetings. The Cook may be asked to take part in discussions when changes to the children’s program affect the employee, with suggestions and discussions properly noted.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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 preferred.
- Two years of experience in food preparation, preferably in an Early Childhood setting.
- Bilingual Spanish/English, Russian/English, Chinese/English, Korean/English, or English/Creole speaking preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve all food in the center and maintain the kitchen in a sanitary and efficient condition.
- Follow the individual work schedule and comply with attendance, punctuality, and HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Cooperate in staff efforts to improve the Center’s services.
- Participate in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Manager.
- Participate in discussions about planned changes to the children’s program that affect the employee.
- 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 and perform housekeeping duties as required.
- Store or supervise the storage of food and household supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays annually
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement savings with agency match
- Transit
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
- Training Series
- Additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
