Cook (Hourly)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of Children and Family Services is seeking a cook for a large-scale kitchen operation in New York. Duties include preparing a variety of foods, supervising staff in storage, prep, cooking and dispensing, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen facilities.

Applicants should have three years of experience cooking for large-scale operations (defined as 300 meals daily). The organization emphasizes equity, inclusion, and a diverse workforce; equality is a core value in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Large scale is defined as 300 meals daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the storage, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Job description

Duties Description

Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.

Duties Description

Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.

Supervise kitchen staff in the storage, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food.

Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in large-scale cooking.

• Large scale is defined as 300 meals daily

Additional Comments

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.