Part-Time Cook (21 Hours)

Samaritan Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 36,575; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Village, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Cook in New York to prepare and cook food for clients, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The ideal candidate must have culinary training and at least two years of relevant experience, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule. A Food Protection Certificate is required.

This role directly supports the mission of Samaritan Daytop Village to serve the community effectively.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Food Protection Certificate required.
• Good understanding of cooking methods and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas and cooking surfaces.
• Ensures sanitation and health standards are maintained.
• Measuring and preparing ingredients for meals.
• Follows menu and recipes for cooking.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary School Training

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Cook

21 Hours

Saturday & Sunday Required

Don’t Just Feed Your Community…..Plan the Menu!

$20-$26.55 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general dsupervision, the Cook is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing, and cooking the food that is provided to clients at a program site. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
• Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
• Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
• Follows menu in preparing meals.
• Follows recipes in cooking meals.
• Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
• Must follow personal sanitation standards before, during, and after cooking food.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.

Qualifications

• Culinary School Training
• At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city-operated organization.

• Food Protection Certificate
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.