Head Cook

Blanche?Community?Progress - Blanche?Learning?Academy #2; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blanche Community Progress - Blanche Learning Academy #2 is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare and serve meals, follow weekly menus, and manage inventories. You will purchase food locally as needed and ensure all kitchen areas meet sanitary standards while maintaining documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, have a Food Handler Certificate, and can work mornings in person with a flexible, full-time schedule. Prior CACFP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have good English language, written and oral skills.
• Experience with the CACFP is preferred.
• Experience working with infants and young children is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices.
• Follow weekly menus and purchase food and supplies locally as needed.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storeroom and equipment in sanitary condition.
• Keep simple inventory and complete kitchen-related documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices; Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the Director; Prepare food for children’s groups according to need; Make local purchases when necessary; Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices; Keep kitchen and storeroom in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink, refrigerator, cupboards; Keep simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed; Inform Director of needs.. . - Purchase food and supplies in accordance with FGC procedures, and within government regulations.. . - Maintaining and posting menus, and providing for students with food allergy/medical exceptions.. . - Clean and wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils according to sanitary codes and practices.. . - Maintaining kitchen equipment and supplies in a clean and sanitary manner.. . - Maintain and up-to-date food, household supplies, and equipment inventory, in accordance with FGC procedures.. . - Complete all kitchen-related documentation in a timely manner.. .

Requirements. . Food Handlers Certificate, High School graduate or HS Equivalency, and 1 year of cooking in a commercial kitchen. Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with good English language, written and oral skills.. . Must be in good physical and mental health, with current chest x-ray and annual physical exams available. Fingerprinting and criminal background checks are required. SCR clearance is required.. . Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).. . Experience working in a setting with infants and young children is required.. .

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour.

Shift: Morning shift.

Education: High school or equivalent (Required).

License/Certification: Food Handler Certification (Required).

Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred).

Shift availability: Day Shift (Required).

Work Location: In person

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