Cook

Children's Aid Society; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Cook for their summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY. The role involves preparing meals for 600 children, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience cooking for large groups and possess a Food Handlers Certificate. Join a team dedicated to providing a supportive environment for children from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a chef cooking for 400 individuals.
• Possess a Food Handler's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Prepare special meals for campers with dietary needs.
• Monitor meals and provide additional food as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Conflict Resolution

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Description

Hourly: $23- $26 per hour

Position Summary:

Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY that brings together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp each day. The purpose of this camp is to provide traditional summer camp activities (swimming, arts & crafts, sports, horsemanship, etc.) in the context of relationship building. The children who attend this camp are from different socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13

The Cook is responsible for preparing 600 Lunches program. The menu for the Summer Day Camp. The Cook is supervised by the Kitchen Supervisor. The Cook needs to implement the menu as directed by the meal plan and in collaboration with the Kitchen Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Cook meals and maintain sanitary conditions


• Monitor the meals and provide additional food as needed


• Prepare special meals for campers with special dietary needs.


• Keep Kitchen clean and orderly


• Dispose of all garbage and recycling in proper dumpsters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Food Handler's Certificate.


• 3 years of experience as a chef cooking for 400 individuals.


• Experience in the management and organization of kitchen staff.


• Knowledge of USDA and Health Codes pertaining to food service

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

3 years: Experience as a chef cooking for 400 individuals or more (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Food Handlers Certificate (required)

Skills

Organizational Skills (preferred)

Time Management (required)

Team Collaboration (required)

Attention to Detail (required)

Conflict Resolution (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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