Line Cook — Senior Meal Service (Nonprofit)

Encore-Community-Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Generous paid time off

403(b) with 3% Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Transit benefits

Job summary

Encore Community Services in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Line Cook to join our food service team. You will prepare meals per guidelines, ensure proper portioning, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with NYC regulations.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Brigaid Program Chef and offers competitive benefits including insurance, PTO, a retirement plan, and transit support. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate, and at least 2

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate or ability to take course and pass exam prior to hire.
• At least 2 years of professional cooking experience; high-volume cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service, or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and safe food-handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, and required guidelines.
• Prepare meals in quantities appropriate for Encore’s programs and meal service needs.
• Follow portion-control standards and ensure meals are prepared and served consistently.
• Assist with preparing meals that accommodate special dietary needs and food restrictions, as directed.
• Ensure all food is properly handled, stored, labeled, and maintained at appropriate temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, including proper handwashing, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, appearance, taste, and portion sizes before meals are served.
• Operate and safely maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, mixers, slicers, and other food-service equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage spaces.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and organization standards are maintained to the highest level at all times.
• Minimize food waste and use supplies efficiently.
• Communicate with the Culinary Services team regarding menu needs, inventory, equipment, and any food safety concerns.
• Assist with meal packaging and preparation for home-delivered meal services, as needed.
• Maintain required records, including those related to food production, purchasing, and inventory, as well as all HACCP documentation, including food safety and temperature logs.
• Assist with monthly physical inventory of food and supplies.
• Use standardized recipes to produce Department for the Aging (DFTA)-compliant meals.
• Adhere to all Encore policies and procedures and applicable City and State food-service regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with older adults, clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Assist with any other job-related tasks, including, but not limited to, setting up and breaking down kitchens, receiving and storing ingredients and supplies, packing and serving food, cleaning kitchens, and doing dishes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Encore Community Services in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Line Cook to join our food service team. You will prepare meals per guidelines, ensure proper portioning, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with NYC regulations.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Brigaid Program Chef and offers competitive benefits including insurance, PTO, a retirement plan, and transit support. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate, and at least 2