Institutional Cook: Large-Scale Food Service & Impact

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring cooks to prepare and cook food in a large-scale facility, supervise inmates, and ensure cleanliness and proper portioning. The role supports the city’s efforts to manage food operations across facilities while maintaining safety and security standards.

Minimum qualifications include two years of cooking experience and the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• One year of experience in a correctional facility assisting in cooking for DOC/Juvenile Justice is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in a large-scale facility following standard procedures and recipes.
• Portion food accurately according to standards and monitor portions served to feeding areas.
• Supervise and instruct inmates assigned to the unit.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the work area.
• Serve on steam table and assist with related duties as needed.

Skills

Cooking

English literacy

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring cooks to prepare and cook food in a large-scale facility, supervise inmates, and ensure cleanliness and proper portioning. The role supports the city’s efforts to manage food operations across facilities while maintaining safety and security standards.

Minimum qualifications include two years of cooking experience and the ability to read, write, and speak English.