Cook's Helper

Mary Manning Walsh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

403(b) participation

Voluntary Benefits

Plum Benefits

Pre-tax commuter expenses

Job summary

ArchCare in New York seeks a Kitchen Helper to support the Cook in food preparation and meal service within our Continuing Care Community. The role emphasizes accuracy, sanitation and teamwork to ensure residents receive quality meals.

The position is a full-time, day-shift role (10am–6pm) on site at 1339 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Responsibilities include following menus, coordinating with the Chef, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cook's helper or kitchen experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in requisition of food supplies from storage areas.
• Follow production sheets to prepare accurate quantities at set times.
• Consult with Executive Chef or Supervisor regarding modified diets, menus and recipes.
• Fill in for the first cook on days off or as needed by the manager on duty.
• Store leftover food with proper labeling and track food waste per health standards.

Job description

ArchCare cares for people ofallages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it --at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job.To us, it's a privilege and our calling.

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Pay Range

$24.8612 per hour

Location(s)

1339 York Avenue, New York , New York 10021 , United States

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Cook in the requisition of food supplies from all storage areas.
• Follows production sheet so that accurate amounts of food will be ready at specified times.
• Confers with Executive Chef or Supervisor regarding modified diets, menu and recipes.
• Relieves the first cook on his day off and anytime necessary during the work day as instructed by the manager on duty.
• Stores all leftover food after meals according to the health standards requirements with labels and consults use with Executive Chef or manager while also keeping record of food waste.
• Maintains orderly storage and sanitation of foods and equipment in the kitchen.
• Have a sanitation bucket for own work station that is refreshed at least every four hours or as needed.
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work area including but not limited to upper and lower shelving as well as wall behind work station.

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience as a cooks helper or kitchen preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Type

Full-Time

Shift

Day

10am to 6pm

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