Brooklyn Senior Meal Prep & Kitchen Assistant

Sbhonline; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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 with the Cook and kitchen staff to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for seniors.

Ideal candidates have prior commercial kitchen experience, understand proper food preparation and sanitation, and can work well as part of a team. This is a Full-Time, 35–40 hour per week position with salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
• Experience cooking for seniors or in institutional settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.

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.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Follow established food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Receive and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Help monitor kitchen and food inventory.
• Work with dietary staff to meet senior dietary needs.
• Perform additional kitchen-related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Reliable

Follow recipes

Job description

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 with the Cook and kitchen staff to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for seniors.

Ideal candidates have prior commercial kitchen experience, understand proper food preparation and sanitation, and can work well as part of a team. This is a Full-Time, 35–40 hour per week position with salary based on experience.