Part-Time Community Nutrition Cook: Menu & Meals

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

CAMBA in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. You will help plan the weekly menu with the program manager, manage kitchen and pantry supplies, and prepare breakfast and lunch for about 25 clients daily while maintaining NYC Food Service Standards.

The role requires basic English literacy and the NYC Food Protection Certificate; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and proper food handling.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare two healthy, nutritious meals daily (breakfast and lunch) based on clients’ general dietetic needs.
• Collaborate with the program manager/program Registered Dieticians to create the weekly menu based on funder requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and protect client confidentiality, by refraining from discussions about clients in common areas.
• Practice appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Adhere to all NYC Food safety standards, including personal hygiene, food preparation and temperature guidelines, cleaning and sanitizing, storage and disposal of food and supplies.
• Plan menu with guidance from the Registered Dietician adhering to the Food Is Medicine Guidelines.
• Create and maintain accurate records and accounts (i.e. daily meal distribution, supply inventories).
• Inventory and coordinate the ordering of groceries on a biweekly basis (every 2 weeks).
• Clean and cut meats, poultry, fish and vegetables prepared for meals or refrigeration following the food handling guidelines.
• Serve all meals on time according to the schedule.
• Clean up kitchen (i.e. stove, refrigerator, wash dishes), pantry and dining areas after meals.
• May coordinate the activities of one or more workers who may assist in preparing and serving meals and in cleaning up afterward.
• May bake breads and pastries.
• Communicate with peers in other CAMBA programs on issues related to client progress and best program practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

CAMBA in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. You will help plan the weekly menu with the program manager, manage kitchen and pantry supplies, and prepare breakfast and lunch for about 25 clients daily while maintaining NYC Food Service Standards.

The role requires basic English literacy and the NYC Food Protection Certificate; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.