Full-Time On-Site Cook I for Seniors

West-Side-Federation-For-Senior-and-Supportive-Housing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing invites applications for a Cook I. This is a full-time, on-site position at the 129th Street Residence in New York, NY, with an hourly wage range of $21.50 to $23.50.

Under supervision of the Food Service Manager, you will prepare, serve, and clean up meals, ensure safety standards, and help manage dining operations for residents within a supportive housing setting. Prior kitchen experience and NYC food handler certification are required.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum as Kitchen Assistant or Dishwasher.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Active NYC food handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following standardized recipes.
• Document temperatures of food, freezer, and refrigerators as required.
• Follow portion and serving guidelines from the Food Service Manager.
• Assist in accepting deliveries and store them per DOH regulations.
• Distribute meals adhering to food safety guidelines and temperatures.
• Keep work area, equipment, kitchen, storage and dining areas clean.
• Comply with NYC DOH food safety procedures.
• Meet with supervisors to discuss food service.
• Monitor dining room during meals and assist as needed.
• Cover Cook II when required and assist in cleanup.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Meal preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYC Food handler’s certification

Job description

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing invites applications for a Cook I. This is a full-time, on-site position at the 129th Street Residence in New York, NY, with an hourly wage range of $21.50 to $23.50.

Under supervision of the Food Service Manager, you will prepare, serve, and clean up meals, ensure safety standards, and help manage dining operations for residents within a supportive housing setting. Prior kitchen experience and NYC food handler certification are required.