Assistant Cook, Older Adults

East-Side-House-Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement’s Senior Meals program is seeking an Assistant Cook to support three center locations in the Bronx. You will handle meal service, kitchen setup, food safety, and inventory while coordinating with senior programs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (preferred), NYC Food Protection Certificate, and familiarity with elderly nutrition programs. This is a full-time role with daily shifts and cross-site coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must have NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of nutritional portion control.
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Health/Sanitation regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• All meal service and daily kitchen operations.
• Set up steam table, serving counter and lift/place food trays.
• Maintain daily Food Catering Log and food temperature.
• Document inventory and assist in meal preparation.
• Ensure sanitation standards and proper food handling.
• Coordinate meals with site operations and approved substitutions.

Skills

Nutritional portion control

NYC DOH sanitation regulations

Communication with elderly

Excellent customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma preferred

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Borinquen Court Older Adults Center - Bronx, NY 10454

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Position Title

Assistant Cook

Department

Older Adults

Site/Location

East Side House Settlement
Melrose Senior Center, Patterson Senior Center, Borinquen Senior Center

Job Classification (HR Use Only)

Non-Exempt
Full Time

Salary Range

$22/hr.

Reports To

Head of Cook, Director of Older Adult Programs

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program meets the needs of older adults by providing a variety of social, protective and supportive services in a non-medical care setting. The program improves the quality of life for seniors in the community by offering opportunities for personal achievement, social engagement and community participation.

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program includes nutrition education, a congregate meal program, counseling, educational activities, transportation assistance and benefits assistance. Recreational activities that address the cultural diversity, health and safety of seniors are also incorporated into the program, such as bingo, dominoes, monthly trips, special events, arts and crafts, health screenings, walking club, computer club, Facebook club and birthday parties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• All meal service and all daily kitchen operations.
• Set up steam table, serving counter and lift/place food trays onto table (approx. 20lbs each).
• Maintain daily Food Catering Log, and food temperature.
• Document all inventory.
• Assists in the preparation of meals using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Assists in daily preparation of all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Assists in the planning of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Cover for Cook & Kitchen Aide at other centers when needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsQualifications

To perform this position successfully, the Head of Cook must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must have a qualifying NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of nutritional portion control.
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Health/Sanitation regulations.
• Have an understanding of the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring non-prejudice manner.

Competencies

• Excellent customer Service
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Project Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management
• Team/Relationship Building

Clearance

Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A OR

This position is responsible for supervising and managing the performance of all designated employees assigned to the position within the department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chefs' knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Travel

Often. This role coordinates meals between our three (3) Older Adults sites.

Expected Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, scheduled to work thirty-five (35) hours per week. Monday through Friday, for an 8-hour day and occasional weekends and holidays. Days and hours of work will range within and to cover the shift of operations from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Days/hours subject to change based on ESH's program needs.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.