Residential Kitchen Cook for Youth Program

Jewish Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Retirement plan (403b)

FSA

EAP

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

The Jewish Board in Manhattan is seeking a Cook for Kaplan House to plan, prepare, and serve three nutritious meals daily in a residential setting. You will follow nutritional guidelines, food-safety standards, and Kosher requirements while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and accurate records.

You will manage inventory, receive deliveries, coordinate with staff and youth, and support a respectful, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must hold a Food Handler license.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans and dietary instructions.
• English proficiency required; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve three nutritious meals daily in a residential setting.
• Follow USDA guidelines, sanitation, and Kosher requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized kitchen; manage inventory and supplies.
• Complete daily meal counts and electronic documentation.
• Receive and store deliveries; label and rotate stock; monitor expiration dates.
• Interact professionally with youth and staff and support a respectful environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Communication

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Jewish Board in Manhattan is seeking a Cook for Kaplan House to plan, prepare, and serve three nutritious meals daily in a residential setting. You will follow nutritional guidelines, food-safety standards, and Kosher requirements while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and accurate records.

You will manage inventory, receive deliveries, coordinate with staff and youth, and support a respectful, trauma-informed environment.