Cook

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY, NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking a Cook to perform food preparation and cooking in its cafeteria, dining room, and for special occasions. You will follow supervisor instructions, apply judgment, and ensure excellent customer service and professionalism.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, menu planning with stock, preparing diverse foods, and supervising staff. The role emphasizes food safety and adherence to recipes, with an oral and practical exam as part of the selection

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 5 years cooking in large-scale cafeterias or catering.
• License: Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries, check quality, and decide acceptance.
• Estimate stock needs and help update the weekly menu.
• Prepare meats, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and salads.
• Cook meats, vegetables, and soups per recipes.
• Clean and store utensils and equipment properly.
• Prepare special foods for events.
• Supervise Food ServiceWorker2 staff at the facility.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

Under close or immediate supervision, performs cooking and other food preparation duties at a Port Authority Cafeteria. Receives written or oral instructions from Facility Cafeteria Supervisor and Food Services Supervisor on food to be prepared but uses judgment in the preparation. Work is checked through inspection of food cooking and preparation processes and of completed work. Food is prepared for use in a cafeteria, a dining room, and for special occasions. Cooks are responsible for performing their duties in a manner that creates a favorable impression through exceptional customer service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Receives and signs for delivery of meats and vegetables check quantity and quality and recommend acceptance or rejection of food
• Estimates requirements and lists food needed from stock for its own phase of the activity. Recommends changes in the given weekly menu to suit the day’s needs depending on the supply of items. Assists in the preparation of the weekly menu
• Prepares for cooking or service: meats, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and occasionally pastry. Prepares basic cooked food requirements for salads and sandwiches, soups, and gravy
• Cook meats, vegetables, and soups in a variety of styles from standardized recipes provided
• Cleans and is responsible for proper cleaning, care, and storage of utensils and equipment used
• Prepares special types of foods for special affairs
• Oversees the work of Food ServiceWorker2 assigned at the facility
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position
• Education: High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
• Experience: Five years experience in cooking a variety of foods, including experience with large scale cooking in an industrial type of cafeteria operation, corporate catering, or fine dining experience.
• License Requirements: Driver License

At the Port Authority of NY & NJ, our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is unwavering. We recognize that not every candidate may meet every single desired qualification outlined in the position description. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their spouses and will review resumes for related experiences. If you are interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Selection Process

All qualified candidates will participate in an oral exam and practical exam.

Oral Exam

The oral exam will measure a candidates' abilities in such areas as: Situational Judgment, Problem Sensitivity, Flexibility, Decision Making, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Oral Communication.

Practical Exam

The practical exam will measure candidates' abilities in areas such as: Food safety procedures, knife skills, and following recipes.

Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The starting salary for the Cook position is: $41,106.00. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.