Cook

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,653 - 38,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Personal days

Sick days

Professional development

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement in The Bronx is seeking a Cook (Full Time) to implement food services for early childhood programs serving children aged 0-5. You will prepare USDA-approved meals, ensure kitchen sanitation, and manage CACFP records under Health Department and Head Start standards.

The role requires a high school diploma with a food handler’s certificate, and experience in culturally diverse meal preparation. Competitive benefits apply, including life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus current food handler’s certificate.
• Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups.
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge for record keeping.
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0-5 in accordance with USDA, CACFP and Head Start standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in kitchen and classroom areas as per Health Department rules.
• Manage food stocks, kitchen supplies, and CACFP nutrition records (meal counts, production records).
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms and assist with family-style meal service.
• Train and supervise assistants and volunteers for kitchen duties.
• Attend staff meetings and relevant trainings; support program needs.

Skills

Experience in purchasing and preparing

Knowledge of early childhood nutrition

Basic computer skills

Record keeping

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, plus food handler’s certificate

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Cook (Full Time)

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

LOCATION(S): The Bronx

REPORTS TO: Site Director

SALARY RANGE: $33,652.80 - $38,068.77 (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

DATE: July 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs

Benefits include: family/ health insurance; 24 vacation days (includes planned program closures); life insurance; 401k plan- 5% Employer Contribution; 4 personal days and 12 sick days; Scholarships and ongoing professional development opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for implementation of food services in Grand Street Settlement’s Early Child Care Programs serving children ages 0-5 in accordance with Department of Health, CACFP and Head Start Performance Standards. Responsibilities include preparing attractive, USDA-approved meals; keeping the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; and maintaining adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies, and mandated CACFP nutrition records (including meal counts and food production records).

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus current food handler’s certificate
• Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition
• Basic computer skills and knowledge for record keeping
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious meals that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs.
• Understanding and using child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines
• Understanding and strictly adhering to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.
• Prepare and participate in family-style meals for children, volunteers, and staff.
• Maintain nutrition record-keeping and reporting as directed by the supervisor.
• Review food and supplies order sheets.
• Store food and supplies properly.
• Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.
• Maintain and be aware of center allergies and concerns.
• Train assistant, substitutes and volunteers to support kitchen duties
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms.
• Attend staff meeting and relevant trainings
• Ability to stand on feet for relatively long periods while working and to lift 25 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE)