Cook

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join our team and prepare meals for clients across our NY programs.

The role emphasizes adherence to sanitation regulations, proper food handling, and safe operation of kitchen equipment while supporting mission-driven service to the community. A flexible schedule and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency or Culinary School training.
• Food safety certification required by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Two years of relevant cooking experience in restaurant or city-operated setting recommended.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules as needed.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for meals.
• Prepares foods according to menu and recipes.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Orders and handles deliveries of food and supplies.
• Adheres to nutrition and sanitary regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Food safety certification

Cooking techniques

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Flexibility schedule

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Culinary School training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Cook

Don't Just Feed Your Community…..Plan the Menu!

$23.07 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Cook is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing, and cooking the food that is provided to clients at a program site. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
• Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
• Follows menu in preparing meals.
• Follows recipes in cooking meals.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Must follow personal sanitation standards before, during, and after cooking food.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.
• Keeps abreast of new ideas in the field.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• Someone with a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or Culinary School training
• At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city-operated organization.
• Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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