Cook

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is looking for a Cook for their adult families' shelter in Manhattan, New York. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for homeless individuals, managing food orders, and training residents in nutrition and food handling. A NY State Food Handlers Certificate and 1+ years of kitchen management experience are required. Benefits include medical, dental, and generous paid holidays. Salary range is USD $43,000.00 to $48,019.00 annually.

Qualifications

• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Minimum 1-year experience in food preparation and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet dietary needs of homeless individuals.
• Assist in food and equipment ordering and inventory management.
• Supervise kitchen cleanliness and instruct inexperienced trainees.
• Train residents in nutrition and food handling.
• Comply with health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Cook for their adult families shelter located in Manhattan. This position is located at East 31 Sreet New York, NY 10016. Salary range is USD $43,000.00 to $48,019.00 per year.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for homeless individuals, including those with special diets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian, and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory.
• Handle and store food safely and sanitary in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Supervise kitchen area general cleanliness, equipment, utensils, and supplies, and instruct inexperienced trainees.
• Assist in implementing a Daily Cooking and Nutrition training curriculum for Shelter Residents to prepare them for independent living.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Train residents in basic nutrition, meal preparation, food handling and storage, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, according to NYC and NYS DOH guidelines and program requirements.
• Comply with and enforce SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Comply with SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Program Director.
• Work schedule includes some weekend and evening hours and additional shifts as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required; additional nutritional training and certificates preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year experience in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management in a large institutional or commercial setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, prescription, vision, life insurance, 403(b), credit union, FSAs, short- and long-term disability, transportation plan, and generous paid vacations and holidays.

EEO & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

JOB ID

2025-17891

WORK LOCATION

In Person