Early Childhood Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement on the Lower East Side is seeking a Cook to implement food services in our Early Childhood Programs serving children ages 3-5. You will prepare attractive, USDA-approved meals and keep the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current food handler’s certificate, plus experience with culturally diverse foods and knowledge of early childhood nutrition.

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.
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, culturally diverse meals in compliance with USDA, Head Start and CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions of kitchen and classroom areas as required by Health Department ordinances.
• Complete food inventory and manage food stocks, supplies and CACFP records.
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms and ensure proper storage of all items.
• Monitor and maintain food temperatures and ensure allergy considerations are respected.

Skills

Experience purchasing and preparing

Knowledge of early childhood nutrition

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current food handler’s certificate

Job description

Grand Street Settlement on the Lower East Side is seeking a Cook to implement food services in our Early Childhood Programs serving children ages 3-5. You will prepare attractive, USDA-approved meals and keep the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current food handler’s certificate, plus experience with culturally diverse foods and knowledge of early childhood nutrition.