Cook Head Start - Full Time; 5439-701-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking a Cook for their Head Start program. The Cook will be responsible for food preparation and maintaining a sanitary kitchen while collaborating with staff to enhance services. This full-time position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including generous paid time off and medical coverage.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings with agency match

Transit benefits

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Public loan forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, preferably in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies/equipment of at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to travel across the five boroughs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe preparation and storage of all food items.
• Collaborate with staff to improve the Center's services.
• Oversee food and supply storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

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For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, offering over 160 programs for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those with mental illness.

Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start serves children aged 3 to 5 years old. Using a Montessori approach, the center prepares children for school through developmentally appropriate activities promoting cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy, and physical development.

Statement of the Job

Under the supervision of the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager, the Cook is responsible for working with the Cook Helper to serve all food in the center and maintain a sanitary, efficient kitchen. The Cook must adhere to standards of attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality of HIPAA. The work schedule is provided by the Program Manager, outlining specific responsibilities and timing. The Cook collaborates with staff to improve the Center's services.

Responsibilities include participating in staff meetings and conferences, adjusting to program changes affecting employees, and suggesting improvements. The Cook is responsible for the safe preparation and storage of all food items, cooking and serving food according to best practices, washing dishes, and assuming housekeeping duties as needed. The role also includes overseeing food and supply storage and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Food Handlers Certificate preferred. Two years of experience in food preparation, preferably in an early childhood setting, is preferred. Must be able to lift and carry supplies/equipment of at least 40 pounds and move up and down stairs. Ability to travel across the five boroughs as needed.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with agency match, transit benefits, flexible spending account, life insurance, and public loan forgiveness eligibility. Additional voluntary benefits and training series are also available.

For more information, visit: www.ccbq.org. EOE/AA.

Required and Preferred qualifications are outlined, focusing on experience and certifications.

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations