Cook- Homeless Services

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$40,000 - $45,635•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is currently seeking a Cook for our Family Shelters. The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation. In this position, you will prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. The Cook will assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. The ideal candidate should have experience in the safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. He/she will be responsible for the general supervision of the kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees. Evening and Weekend Hours may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Training in food skills and at least two (2) years’ experience in food service for an institution (e.g., hospital, hotel, etc.).
NY State Food Handlers Certificate required.
Proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus (unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability) effective August 30, 2021.

Nice To Haves

Additional nutritional training and certificates required.

Responsibilities

Assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation.
Prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory.
Ensure safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
Supervise the kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies.
Provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.