Cook

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness discounts

Employee referral bonus

Career advancement

Flight/hotel discounts

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated Cook for the Food Services Department. The Cook prepares meals for scholars and staff, follows established recipes, and ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and the ability to supervise prep cooks while collaborating with the Kitchen

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cook.
• Culinary training or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Knowledge of high-volume food production and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lead and support kitchen staff.
• Teamwork and excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow menus, cooking instructions, and safety standards.
• Execute daily menu preparation ensuring quality and quantity.
• Ensure menu items are prepared and displayed attractively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cooking equipment, food products, preparation methods, and portion sizes.
• Stand for long periods and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Oversee prep cooks and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and Server.

Skills

Culinary training

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Ability to understand instructions

Education

GED or High School diploma

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Cook with the Food Services Department.

The Food Services Team at HCZ works to transform how the community engages with food—by improving our nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat through hands-on nutrition education in the garden and the kitchen, in the classroom, and in the boardroom.

The Cook at the Harlem Children’s Zone isresponsible for cooking and preparing foodfor scholars and staffaccording to established recipes and production guidelines while ensuring compliance with food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background and be proficient in the knowledge and use of kitchen equipment.In addition, the Cook oversees prep cooks while collaborating closely with the Kitchen Manager and Server to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proof of GED or High School diploma
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a Cook

Who You Are

• Culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
• Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production forhigh-volume production.includingrestaurants and banquet facilities
• Must be knowledgeableofHealth Department and other governmental agency regulation
• Must haveprovenability to lead and support the kitchen staff
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

What You'll Do

• Follow menus, cooking instructions, and safety standards.
• Execute daily menu preparation ensuring quality and quantity.
• Ensure menu items are prepared and displayedin anattractiveway
• Consistentlyshowknowledge of cooking equipment, food products, preparation methods, and portion sizes.
• Standfor long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Liftcarry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pound

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $48,000-$53,500 per year.

Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States.

Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.