Assistant Cook (Early Childhood)

HELP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading non-profit organization committed to combating homelessness. As an Assistant Cook, you will play a vital role in food preparation and kitchen management at a transitional shelter. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying great benefits, including health insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401k plan with company contributions. If you're passionate about serving those in need and have a background in food service, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a noble cause.

Benefits

Health insurance (Cigna)

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with Company contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service is preferred.
• Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Keep daily meal count and inventory records.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Food service

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers License

Job description

Program: Morris | 285 East 171st Street, Bronx, NY 10457

What You'll Do

HELP USA is seeking an Assistant Cook to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, you will be responsible for helping with food preparation, food service, and kitchen cleanliness. You will also keep daily meal count records as well as accurate inventory records. Additionally, when the Food Services Supervisor is absent, you will serve as cook.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.

Previous related experience in food service.

Ability to read and write in English.

Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed.

Food Handlers License required.

Three years related work experience preferred.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.