Cook - Food Services

brc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick time

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

BRC is seeking dedicated staff to prepare, serve, and clean up meals while maintaining strict sanitation standards for NYCs housing programs. The role supports inventory, ordering, and safe storage of food, with a commitment to community impact.

The position requires NYC health regulations knowledge, a NYC Food Handler Certificate, and a high school diploma or GED, with TB clearance. Most shifts run 11am-7:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday, offering full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Two years experience preferred but not required cooking for groups of 20 or more.
• Knowledge of NYC health regulations related to food service.
• NYC Food Handler Certificate required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and clean-up after meals.
• Responsible for sanitation related to meal preparation.
• Assist with ordering and inventory.
• Responsible for proper storage of food and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Food service knowledge

Cooking for groups

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYC Food Handler Certificate

TB clearance

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare, serve and clean-up after meals. Responsible for sanitation related to meal preparation. Assist with ordering and inventory. Responsible for proper storage of food and other related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read and write English. Two years experience preferred but not required cooking for groups of 20 or more. Knowledge of NYC health regulations related to food service. NYC Food handler certificate required. High School diploma or GED preferred. TB clearance required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

PROGRAM DESCRIPITION:

BRC's Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to several of the agency's other housing and day treatment programs. The program also caters special events such as BRC graduations and reunions. The Food Service Program provides training and supervision for interns in the BRC Horizons Workforce Development program through a six-week Food Service Training program that assists trainees to obtain their NYC Food Handlers Certificate. Participants in this program are eligible for a Safe Serve certificate with additional training.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
2. A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.