Head Cook of Older Adult Centers

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

3d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and the communities. ESH’s Food and Nutrition and wraparound services aligns with our mission by maintaining the nutritional health for older adults through congregate meals in community centers, responding to the community needs through provision of resources and creation of sustainability of food services throughout the programs in the organization. Reporting to the Director of Older Adult Programs and serving as an integral member of the ESH team, the Head Cook is responsible for oversight of kitchens across the three community centers. The Head Cook will oversee kitchen operations with an unparalleled commitment to comply with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma
NYC Dept. of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs.
Analytical skills to evaluate and process information and data and make operational decisions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assess priorities and actions.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Thorough understanding of DFTA policies and procedures.
Have an understanding of the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring non-prejudice manner.
Effective communication skills, including strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus

Responsibilities

Determining amount and type of food and supplies required for all sites, using menus and food production systems.
Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
Prepares well-balanced, nutritious, appetizing meals daily by accurately following menus, ensuring that meals are prepared on time and correct portions are served at the appropriate temperature.
Prepares an appropriate amount of food utilizing standards set by the program funder. Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet considerations for older adults.
Ensures that all food is prepared and stored properly and in accordance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. Refrigerator/freezer temperatures must be taken daily and adjustments made as needed. Food temperatures must be taken at appropriate times and recorded as required and stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
Responsible for doing an inventory of foods/supplies monthly, provide food orders on a biweekly basis ensuring to include substitution foods for special dietary needs/restrictions.
Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
Plans for food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
Maintains daily production records and submits production records to supervisor monthly.
Maintains all milk logs, refrigerator cleaning logs, temperature logs.
Observes good sanitation practices in all aspects of food preparation, food service and clean-up as required by the sanitizing guidelines and the NYC Department of Health. Specifically: Dishes are to be washed and disinfected properly, dishes must be air-dried, food items must be disposed of appropriately (food is never to leave the building in edible form), non-food items, such as coats and purses, are not to be in the kitchen area.
Keeps a well-organized kitchen.
Covers for cook & Kitchen aide at other centers when needed.