Cook

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,873; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Cook for their Men's Shelter in Brooklyn to manage nutritious meal preparations for homeless individuals, including those with special diets.

The role requires complying with health regulations and training residents in nutrition and cooking skills. Preferred qualifications include a NY State Food Handlers Certificate and experience in kitchen management. A focus on safe food handling is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet dietary needs of residents.
• Manage food ordering and inventory.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of food items.
• Supervise and train residents in kitchen practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Nutrition knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

NY State Food Handlers Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Min $45,000.00 / Yr.

Max $48,873.00 / Yr.

Location: 1000 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208

Position Overview

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. We are looking for a cook for our Men's Shelter in Brooklyn.

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.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• General supervision of kitchen area, overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and providing instruction to inexperienced trainees.
• Assist in implementation of 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.
• Supervise, instruct, and 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 all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Comply with, enforce, and carry out all SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Program Director.
• Work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Required Education and Experience

• 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 English/Spanish speaking preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

ID: 2026-18640

Work Location: In Person