Full-Time Senior Living Kitchen Assistant

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH); New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) plan

FSA

Commuter benefits

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

WSFSSH in New York is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare, serve, and cleanup meals for our senior residents under the supervision of the Food Service Manager. You will follow established recipes, maintain sanitation per NYC DOH, assist with deliveries, and monitor dining areas to ensure safe, nutritious meals.

Requirements include NYC Food Handlers Certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of cooking experience.

Qualifications

• NYC Food Handlers Certificate required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of cooking and meal preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to prepare and distribute meals to senior residents
• Follow all kitchen evaluated recipes as required by Department of Housing (DOH)
• Responsible for cleaning of food service areas, equipment, kitchen, storage area, and dining area
• Follow all food sanitary and safety procedures outlined by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding time and temperatures, food storage and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist in accepting food deliveries and storage of deliveries while adhering to all DOH regulations
• Assist with safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods
• Assist with receiving, dating and storing all food items
• Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service
• Assist in the monitoring of dining room during meals
• Attend department meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare meals in the absence of the Cook #1
• Assist in the clean-up of all food service area when needed, this includes dish washing and trash removal

Education

NYC Food Handlers Certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WSFSSH in New York is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare, serve, and cleanup meals for our senior residents under the supervision of the Food Service Manager. You will follow established recipes, maintain sanitation per NYC DOH, assist with deliveries, and monitor dining areas to ensure safe, nutritious meals.

Requirements include NYC Food Handlers Certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of cooking experience.