Head Cook

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Head Cook is responsible for providing supervision of the kitchen as well as cooking staff in a Transitional Housing setting. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or Culinary School training
• Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city-operated organization.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides Food Services supervision to cooks toward building proficiency in institutional cooking.
• Supervise and maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitors compliance with nutrition, sanitary regulations, and safety standards in work areas.
• Ensures that all food service operations comply with health and safety codes while adhering to the agency menu plan.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) according to the Department Of Health as well as the Department of Homeless Services regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate inventory and order kitchen materials within the guidelines of established purchasing protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED