Cook- Homeless Services

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed in New York City seeks a Cook for our Family Shelters to develop nutritious daily menus and oversee meal preparation. The Cook will ensure meals meet dietary needs, including low-fat and vegetarian options, while managing ordering and inventory. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

кандидат will supervise kitchen operations, maintain sanitary standards in line with NYS and NYC Department of Health regulations, and train inexperienced staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of experience in food service for an institution.
• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required; additional nutritional training certificates may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor nutritious daily menus and meal preparation.
• Prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and special-diet meals to meet residents' needs.
• Manage food and equipment ordering and inventory.
• Supervise kitchen area, including cleanliness and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NY State Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Min

USD $40,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $45,635.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is currently seeking a Cook for our Family Shelters. The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation. In this position you will prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. The Cook will assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. The ideal candidate should have experience in the safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. He/she will be responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees. Evening and Weekend Hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Training in food skills and at least two (2) years’ experience in food service for an institution (e.g., hospital, hotel, etc.)


• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required, additional nutritional training, and certificates required.

Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail] .

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

ID

2026-18274

Work Location

In Person