Food Preparer (Cook)

Access: Supports for Living; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known organization is seeking a Cook/Food Preparer to ensure the preparation and serving of meals for individuals in their program. The role includes maintaining food safety standards, meal organization, and providing excellent customer service, requiring reliable experience in food preparation and hospitality.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience in food preparation.
• Punctual and reliable attendance with a pleasant attitude.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot meals and snacks for program attendees.
• Maintain cleanliness of serving areas and dining tables.
• Monitor portion sizes to control waste.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation

Organizational Skills

Job description

The Cook/Food Preparer is responsible for preparing and serving hot meals and snacks for individuals attending the PROS program. This role ensures that food preparation aligns with health, safety, and dietary standards of our grant program while supporting the recovery-oriented environment of the program. The ideal candidate is organized, sanitary, and compassionate, with experience in meal preparation.

Duties:

• Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet in our large café.
• Stock coffee, juice and water dispensers.
• Set out cold food such as cereal and fruit for self-service.
• Monitor portion size to control waste
• Order and accept daily delivery of individual lunch meals
• Create and prepare meals that follow CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
• Dish out and distribute lunch to program participants
• Maintain cleanliness of breakfast and lunch serving area and dining tables during and after meals
• Take inventory of food, beverages and other supplies needed for each day.
• Order or purchase food supplies as needed.
• Organize and put away food items and delivery orders.
• Maintain daily breakfast and lunch attendance sign-in sheets
• Complete daily food service logs
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one-year of related experience preferred in food preparation and hospitality. Must have reliable attendance, be punctual, have a pleasant attitude and good customer service skills, read, write, and speak English, and be able to send and receive email. Must be able to handle small amounts of cash and make change.

The Guidance Center of Westchester is an EEO employer


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