Senior Cook

City of New York • East Elmhurst, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The DOC is seeking to hire a Senior Cook whose tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Elementary school graduation plus three years of cooking experience; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above.
• Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the daily work performance and training of cooks and auxiliary kitchen workers.
• Applying departmental procedures applicable to control of food and other supplies.
• Distributing prepared foods and maintaining general cleanliness in the kitchen and related areas, including refrigerators and storerooms.
• Conferring with the dietitian regarding menus, quantity recipes and assignments.
• Participating in all cooking activities.
• Direct and instruct inmates assigned as kitchen helpers.
• Performing related work and special projects as may be required.

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees