Cook's Helper

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,393 - 35,924; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is seeking a part-time Cook for the Delancey Family & Child Center in New York. This position involves preparing nutritious meals for children aged 2-5, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a food handler’s certificate, and experience in preparing culturally diverse foods. Hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am-2 pm, with salary of $32,659 plus union benefits.

Qualifications

• Must lift and move bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Experience in food services is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals considering children’s cultures and nutritional needs.
• Adhere to health, safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain accurate nutrition record-keeping.

Skills

Culturally diverse food preparation

Knowledge of early childhood nutrition

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current food handler’s certificate

Job description

POSITION: Cook (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services

LOCATION: Delancey Family & Child Center

REPORTS TO: Site Director

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 10am-2pm (Hours may vary based on the needs of the program)

SALARY: 32,659 (benefits contracted by Union)

JOB SUMMARY

The cook is responsible for the implementation of food services in Grand Street Settlement’s Head Start programs serving children ages 2-5 in accordance with Department of Health, CACFP, and Head Start performance standards. 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).

Education, Experience, And Skill 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
• Basic computer skills and knowledge for record-keeping
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Train assistants, substitutes, and volunteers to support kitchen duties
• Collaborate with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and nutrition consultant to maintain CACFP compliance.
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms
• Attend staff meetings and relevant training
• Ability to stand on feet for relatively long periods while working and to lift 25 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Pre-employment Requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening ($101.75), NYS Central Registry ($25), Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain a Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with the agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

If selected for this position, the applicant must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply) and have the ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout employment.