Lead Cook (Women Center)

The Bowery Mission•New York, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook is a key member of The Bowery Mission’s West Harlem Campus Make Progress team and oversees daily food service operations. The role uses food service to support a trauma-informed residential community that fosters positive relationships with God and others and equips clients to achieve independent living goals. The Lead Cook plans, prepares, cooks, and serves meals; develops weekly menus; coordinates ingredients and supplies; and ensures food safety, sanitation, storage, and production comply with applicable standards. The role also orients and directs staff and volunteers, coaches clients participating in Work Therapy assignments, and leads or assists food service for campus events and occasionally at other locations. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with availability required for day, night, weekend, and holiday hours as assigned. The stated salary is $26.44 per hour.

Requirements

Embrace The Bowery Mission’s Statement of Faith.
At least 4 years of relevant experience and training in a food services setting, including 1–2 years as a Lead Cook, Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
NYC Food Protection Certificate or ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
Ability to reach, bend or stoop, push or pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Proficiency in office technology and administration.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
Mental Health First Aid.
First Aid/CPR.
F-80 and/or F-02 fire safety certification.
Naloxone Administration.
Trauma-informed care.
Conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals that support client nutrition and a vibrant community while following local, state, and federal health and safety standards.
Coach clients in Work Therapy assignments related to food preparation, inventory, kitchen and related-area cleanliness, independent living skills, and, when applicable, job skills.
Ensure food safety, storage, and production comply with applicable codes and The Bowery Mission standards.
Develop weekly menus, making optimal use of donated items.
Anticipate and address operational needs, adjusting plans based on factors such as health and safety and staff or volunteer availability.
Communicate operational concerns and solutions with direct and indirect supervisors, and participate in onsite and offsite meetings and trainings.
Complete and submit food distribution lists; request food and supply purchases as needed; track, receive, organize, and store deliveries and donations; and help unload deliveries as needed.
Lead or assist food services for special events at West Harlem Campus, including ordering, preparation, and cleanup, and occasionally assist the Food Services team at other locations.
Maintain accurate food and supply inventory records and consistently report meals served.
Follow verbal and written incident-reporting protocols and submit reports to the supervisor and appropriate team members.