Part-Time Community Kitchen Chef (25 hrs/wk)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York is seeking a part-time cook/assistant chef at 189 Allen Street in New York, NY 10002 for 25 hours per week (2:30pm–7:30pm). You will help prepare and serve meals for over 200 daily under supervision, ensuring safety and quality in a community kitchen.

Candidates must have NYC Health Department Food Handler’s Certificate, a high school diploma is preferred, and at least two years in commercial food service.

Qualifications

• Must have NYC Department of Health Food Handler’s Certificate.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• At least two years of experience in the commercial food service industry.
• Must work well with others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to follow menus, large quantity recipes, and schedules.
• Good physical health, ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy objects.
• Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office.
• Must speak and understand basic English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering, receiving, inspecting, and safe storage of dry, perishable, and frozen food, including daily check of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals along with Assistant Chef in accordance with the New York City Department of Health and the New York City Department for the Aging for over 200 meals daily.
• Oversee work of volunteers and individuals assigned to meal service.
• Prepare work schedule with Director.
• Prepare electronic daily food cost records and food cost reports weekly.
• Make local food purchases if needed.
• Attend professional development trainings.
• Collaborate with Director creating menus.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized weekly.
• Clean all pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment on a daily basis.
• Clean stoves and ovens once a week, clean refrigerators weekly.
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Skills

Team player

Menu following

Stand long hours

Lift heavy objects

Basic English

Microsoft Office

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate (NYC DOH)

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Settlement Society Of New York is seeking a part-time cook/assistant chef at 189 Allen Street in New York, NY 10002 for 25 hours per week (2:30pm–7:30pm). You will help prepare and serve meals for over 200 daily under supervision, ensuring safety and quality in a community kitchen.

Candidates must have NYC Health Department Food Handler’s Certificate, a high school diploma is preferred, and at least two years in commercial food service.