Cook

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

49d • $40,000 - $43,000

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 positon 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 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, additional nutritional training, and certificates required.
• Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

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.
• Responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies
• Provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees