Cook - Lower East Side Child and Family Center

Grandsettlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement’s Lower East Side Child & Family Center is seeking a Cook to implement food services for ages 3-5. You will prepare USDA‑approved meals, keep kitchen areas clean, and manage food stocks and CACFP records in line with Health Department requirements.

Responsibilities include inventory, portion control, accommodating allergies and cultural preferences, and coordinating food delivery to classrooms. The schedule is Mon–Fri with 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and a current food handler’s certificate.
• Experience purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups.
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals considering children’s cultural and nutritional needs.
• Follow USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines.
• Adhere to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements.
• Complete food inventory and store supplies properly.

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutritional awareness

Food handling safety

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food handler’s certificate

Job description

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Cook - Lower East Side Child and Family Center

ACS EL - 300 Delancey Regular Full-Time Program New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2753

Salary: $38,563.00 Annually

POSITION: Cook

DEPARTMENT:Early Childhood Services

LOCATION: Lower East Side Child & Family Center; 300 Delancey Street New York, NY 10002

REPORTS TO:Site Director

SALARY:$38,563 annually

DATE:November 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY:The cook is responsible for implementation of food services in Grand Street Settlement’s Early Child Care Programs serving children ages 3-5. Responsibilities include preparing attractive, USDA-approved meals; keeping the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; and maintaining adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies, and mandated CACFP nutrition records (including meal counts and food production records).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Preparing nutritious meals that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs.
• Understanding and using child nutritional needs and age‑specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines
• Understanding and strictly adhering to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.
• Complete food inventory
• Understanding food allergies for individual children and accommodating their special food restrictions.

Food Services

• Prepare and participate in family‑style meals for children, volunteers, and staff.
• Maintain nutrition record‑keeping and reporting as directed by supervisor.
• Review food and supplies order sheets.
• Store food and supplies properly.
• Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.
• Maintain and be aware of center allergies and concerns.
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus current food handler’s certificate
• Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

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