Assistant Cook

WSFSSH, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life & Disability

Job summary

WSFSSH, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Cook to support daily meal preparation, service, and clean-up for our senior residents under the supervision of the Food Service Manager.

The role emphasizes preparing nutritious meals, maintaining hygiene, and teamwork in a senior housing setting. Applicants should have NYC Food Handlers Certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals to residents.
• Ability to operate independently in the Cook’s absence.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Team focused and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to prepare and distribute meals to senior residents.
• Follow all kitchen evaluated recipes as required by Department of Housing (DOH).
• Responsible for cleaning of food service areas, equipment, kitchen, storage area, and dining area.
• Follow all food sanitary and safety procedures outlined by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding time and temperatures, food storage and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist in accepting food deliveries and storage of deliveries while adhering to all DOH regulations.
• Assist with safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods.
• Assist with receiving, dating and storing all food items.
• Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service.
• Assist in the monitoring of dining room during meals.
• Attend department meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare meals in the absence of the Cook #1.
• Assist in the clean-up of all food service area when needed, this includes dish washing and trash removal

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Nutritious meals

Independence in cook's absence

Written and oral communication

Organization and time management

Teamwork

Interest in aging population

Education

NYC Food Handlers Certificate

High school diploma or GED

6 months cooking experience

Job description

WSFSSH MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

Job Description
Assistant Cook
WSFSSH MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager and or Cook 2#, the Assistant Cook will be responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals for our senior residents.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with team members to prepare and distribute meals to senior residents
• Follow all kitchen evaluated recipes as required by Department of Housing (DOH)
• Responsible for cleaning of food service areas, equipment, kitchen, storage area, and dining area
• Follow all food sanitary and safety procedures outlined by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding time and temperatures, food storage and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist in accepting food deliveries and storage of deliveries while adhering to all DOH regulations
• Assist with safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods
• Assist with receiving, dating and storing all food items
• Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service
• Assist in the monitoring of dining room during meals
• Attend department meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare meals in the absence of the Cook #1.
• Assist in the clean-up of all food service area when needed, this includes dish washing and trash removal

Required

REQUIRED KNOW LED GE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals to residents
• Ability to operate independently in the Cook’s absence
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills
• Team focused and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population

Required Education, Experience And Credentials

• Obtain and maintain NYC Food Handlers Certificate
• High school diploma or General equivalency diploma required
• At least 6 months of cooking and meal preparation experience

Physical Requirements

• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more.
• Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

EEO Policy or Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm
35 hours per week.