Cook, WAC

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,855 - 31,127; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. in New York is looking for a part-time Cook. The role involves purchasing, preparing, and cooking food for clients, ensuring cleanliness and safety in work areas. Applicants should have a Food Protection Certificate and relevant experience.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be available for a flexible schedule, supporting a vital mission to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or Culinary School training.
• At least two years of relevant experience as a Cook.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas and cooking surfaces.
• Ensures sanitation and safety standards are maintained.
• Measures ingredients for food preparation.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Food Protection Certificate

Culinary School training

Job description

Join a Healthcare Force for Good!

Part‑Time Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 10am - 4pm

Hourly Rate: $19.23

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within their neighborhoods and communities; our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Cook is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing, and cooking the food that is provided to clients at a program site, supporting the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
• Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
• Follows menu in preparing meals.
• Follows recipes in cooking meals.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Follows personal sanitation standards before, during, and after cooking food.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.

Qualifications

• Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or Culinary School training.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city‑operated organization.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to program and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.