Cook

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Town of Wawarsing (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for clients at a program site, under supervision. You will purchase, stock, and prep food, following menus and recipes while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Strong kitchen experience, culinary training, and a Food Protection Certificate are preferred.

The role supports our mission by delivering nutritious meals in a respectful, client-centered environment with flexible scheduling to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Culinary School Training.
• At least two years of relevant experience as a Cook.
• Food Protection Certificate.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment and utensils.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
• Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
• Follows menu and recipes in preparing meals.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Cooking methods

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Diversity experience

Education

Culinary School Training

Food Protection Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cook

Don’t Just Feed Your Community…..Plan the Menu!

$25.81 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Overview

Cook

Don’t Just Feed Your Community…..Plan the Menu!

$21.97- $25.81 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ .

The Role

Under the general dsupervision, the Cook is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing, and cooking the food that is provided to clients at a program site. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
• Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
• Follows menu in preparing meals.
• Follows recipes in cooking meals.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Must follow personal sanitation standards before, during, and after cooking food.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.

Qualifications

• Culinary School Training
• At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as another congregant setting
• Food Protection Certificate
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.