Cook

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Cook for our Men's Shelter in Brooklyn to develop nutritious daily menus and oversee meal preparation for residents, including those with special dietary needs. The role includes preparing low-fat and low-sodium options, managing food orders and inventory, and ensuring sanitary handling in line with NYC/NYSDOH regulations.

Some weekend/evening hours are required. You will train residents in basic nutrition and cooking skills, participate in staff meetings, and uphold SUS

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary needs.
• Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory.
• Ensure safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items per NYC/NYSDOH guidelines.
• Supervise kitchen area cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and trainee instruction.
• Contribute to Daily Cooking and Nutrition training for Shelter Residents to promote independent living.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as needed.
• Train residents in basic nutrition, meal prep, and kitchen safety according to guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

NY State Food Handlers Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Min

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $48,873.00/Yr.

Position Overview

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.

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

Location: 1000 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208

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.
• Responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.
• Assist in the implementation of a Daily Cooking and & Nutrition (Daily Living Skills) 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, preparation of meals, basic 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.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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/commercial setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

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

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

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, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

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2026-18640