Assistant Cook - Full Time;1131-703-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization seeks an Assistant Cook to support meal preparation and kitchen management for senior centers. This role involves maintaining safety standards, managing food inventory, and preparing nutritious meals. Ideal candidates will have a food handler certificate and some kitchen experience.

Benefits

Generous time off

Medical and Vision benefits

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler’s Protection Certificate required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to prepare appealing meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in meal preparation and distribution.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and supplies.

Skills

Nutritious meal preparation

Food safety procedures

Kitchen cleanliness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Food Handler’s Protection Certificate

Job description

230 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

Older Adult Centers promote an active life for seniors. The centers aim to assist them to preserve their independence and health by offering various range of activities and services such as serving breakfast, lunch, health screenings, social services, educational workshops, class exercises, discussion groups, games, art classes, lectures, workshops, organized outings, and special events.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

The Assistant Cook assists the Cook to prepare and distribute congregate meals; cleans kitchen area and appliances; properly stores food items, while maintaining sanitary and heath standards according to DOH and funding source regulations, ensuring the food is stored and served at the proper temperature in accordance with NYC DOHMH regulations. The Assistant Cook will be responsible for oversight of the kitchen inventory and supplies.

• Prepare meals under the guidance of the Cook.
• Clean and maintain kitchen area and related equipment.
• Maintain sanitary and safety procedures in kitchen and dining areas.
• Serve food and ensure proper portion control in accordance to USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the New York City Food Standards and DFTA guidelines to seniors adhering to NYC DOHMH regulations for food service establishments.
• In the absence of the Cook, assume responsibility in oversee and maintain the food related areas and equipment in accordance to according to NYC DOHMH Article 81.
• Oversee safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods.
• Receive, date and store all food items.
• Inspect all food deliveries for freshness and correct amount ordered.
• Develop meals recipes and introduce to seniors, work on nutritional brochures with cooking recipes, conduct culinary classes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred but not required.
• Valid Food Handler’s Protection Certificate.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Able to prepare nutritious and appealing meals.
• Able to operate independently in the Cook’s absence.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:

230 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA