Assistant Cook - Community Kitchen (Full-Time, On-Site)

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island seeks an Assistant Cook to support the Older Adult Center's food service program. You will help with food preparation, service, packaging, and sanitation to ensure meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, on-site role at 3001 W 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, offering $21.00–$22.95 per hour plus comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or institutional kitchen settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write, or speak English preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, food service, and packaging of meals, including homebound meals, where applicable.
• Support meal service operations to ensure timely and accurate distribution.
• Move, unpack, and store food items, supplies, and deliveries in accordance with food safety and storage guidelines.
• Assist with food inventory counts and maintain organization of food storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, and utensils.
• Clean large and small appliances, equipment, and storage areas following established sanitation procedures.
• In the absence of the Cook, assist with, or assume responsibility of cooking and meal service duties, as directed.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and Organization policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required food safety instruction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island seeks an Assistant Cook to support the Older Adult Center's food service program. You will help with food preparation, service, packaging, and sanitation to ensure meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, on-site role at 3001 W 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, offering $21.00–$22.95 per hour plus comprehensive benefits and PTO.