Part-Time Supper Cook — School Kitchen & Community Impact

DREAM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Employee Discount Program

DREAM Teaching Fellowship

Job summary

DREAM is seeking a Part-Time Supper Cook to join our in-house Brigaid-backed food program at our South Bronx site. You will help prepare and serve daily meals to DREAM students and staff, while maintaining safe, clean kitchen and dining areas.

This role emphasizes collaboration with DREAM staff, Brigaid leadership, and school communities, with an hourly rate of $18.00 and opportunities for seasonal increases. Applicants should be 18+, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior experience in food service, school food service, hospitality, custodial service, or a related setting preferred; professional cooking experience is welcome but not required.
• Ability to follow English-language written and verbal instructions, recipes, portion guidance, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Brigaid kitchen staff, DREAM employees, students, families, and school leaders.
• Strong reliability, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing respectful, welcoming service to a diverse student and school community.
• Ability to receive feedback, learn new procedures, and adapt to changing schedules or service needs.
• NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate preferred; willingness to complete required training before or shortly after starting.
• Commitment to DREAM's mission and belief that all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Complete food preparation and basic prep work as directed by Brigaid Kitchen Manager, including washing, cutting, portioning, and staging ingredients or prepared foods.
• Support meal assembly, plating, packaging, and distribution in accordance with menus, recipes, portion standards, and service plans.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a welcoming, respectful, and efficient manner; help maintain orderly serving and dining areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergen-awareness, and temperature-control procedures, including required HACCP practices and applicable USDA, New York State, and NYC Department of Health requirements.
• Wash dishes, sanitize equipment and surfaces, remove waste, and maintain clean, organized kitchen, storage, serving, and dining spaces throughout the shift.
• Receive direction from Brigaid kitchen leadership and communicate promptly about supply needs, service issues, student feedback, food quality concerns, or safety risks.
• Support opening and closing routines, including setting up service areas, replenishing supplies, breaking down service, and securing food and equipment.
• Support special meals, suppers, community meals, events, and other food service activities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties that support a high-quality, safe, and student-centered food service program.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DREAM is seeking a Part-Time Supper Cook to join our in-house Brigaid-backed food program at our South Bronx site. You will help prepare and serve daily meals to DREAM students and staff, while maintaining safe, clean kitchen and dining areas.

This role emphasizes collaboration with DREAM staff, Brigaid leadership, and school communities, with an hourly rate of $18.00 and opportunities for seasonal increases. Applicants should be 18+, with a high school diploma or equivalent.