Cook - Food Services

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

7d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves meals and cleans up afterward, maintaining sanitation related to meal preparation. The role also assists with ordering and inventory and ensures proper storage of food. The Cook works in BRC’s Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to the agency’s housing and day treatment programs and caters special events. The program also trains and supervises interns through a six-week Food Service Training program.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. BRC supports employees’ wellbeing and development and provides opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

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; 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 are available 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