Assistant Cook

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sbhonline in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a reliable Assistant Cook to join its Dietary Department. This full-time role supports the Cook and kitchen staff in preparing nutritious meals for seniors and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has commercial kitchen experience, can follow recipes and dietary instructions, and works well in a busy team environment. Applicants should be able to lift and move food and supplies as needed.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
• Experience preparing meals for seniors or in institutional settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Comfortable working in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Cook and staff with daily food prep and meal service.
• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and dietary needs.
• Assist with portioning, plating, and serving meals.
• Prepare ingredients and complete other food-prep tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen and work areas.
• Follow established food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with storage, labeling, and rotation of food and supplies.
• Help monitor kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Receive and store deliveries properly.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Follow dietary department procedures and kitchen standards.
• Collaborate with cooks and dietary staff.

Conhecimentos

Kitchen experience

Seniors/institutional meals

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Following recipes

Busy kitchen familiarity

Lifting capability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 35–40 Hours per Week
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Overview

Assistant Cook

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 35–40 Hours per Week
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Overview

A senior center in the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn is seeking an experienced and dependable Assistant Cook to join its Dietary Department.

The Assistant Cook will work closely with the Cook and other kitchen staff to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for seniors. The ideal candidate has previous commercial kitchen experience, understands proper food preparation and sanitation practices, and can work efficiently as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook and kitchen staff with daily food preparation and meal service.
• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Assist with portioning, plating, and serving meals.
• Prepare ingredients and complete other food-preparation tasks as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Follow established food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with proper food storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Help monitor kitchen and food inventory.
• Receive and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, workstations, and food-preparation areas.
• Follow dietary department procedures and established kitchen standards.
• Work collaboratively with cooks and other dietary staff.
• Perform additional kitchen-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Cook, Cook, or working in a commercial kitchen is required.
• Experience preparing meals for seniors or in an institutional food-service environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Comfortable working in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift and carry food, supplies, and kitchen items as required for the position.