Part-Time Cook (21 Hours)

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

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, located in New York, is seeking a Part-Time Cook to support its mission by preparing meals for clients. The role involves managing food preparation areas, ensuring cleanliness, and following health standards.

This position requires culinary training and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Salary ranges from $20 to $26.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Food Protection Certificate is required.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas and equipment.
• Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Prepares meals following recipes and menus.
• Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.