Respite Cook & Kitchen Lead (100+ Meals)

Children's Aid Society; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in Chappaqua, NY is seeking a Respite Cook to lead kitchen staff, plan menus, and prepare hot meals for participants and staff during the summer camp and related programs.

The role requires at least three years cooking for large groups, knowledge of USDA/Health Codes, and a Safe Serve certificate; duties include issuing inventories and ensuring food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience of cooking for 100 or more people.
• Knowledge of USDA and Health Codes pertaining to food service.
• Safe Serve Certificate for food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff assigned to prep food and cook meals.
• Prepare a menu for each program.
• Prepare meals on the schedule provided by the program director.
• Prepare specialty items for participants with dietary restrictions.
• Review supplies and provisions on hand for any additional foods needed.
• Uphold the food service in accordance with Dept of Health, SFSP, and ACA.
• Maintain the dining hall after each meal.
• Maintain an inventory record of supplies and provisions to facilitate ordering

Skills

Cooking for 100+ people

Job description

Children's Aid Society in Chappaqua, NY is seeking a Respite Cook to lead kitchen staff, plan menus, and prepare hot meals for participants and staff during the summer camp and related programs.

The role requires at least three years cooking for large groups, knowledge of USDA/Health Codes, and a Safe Serve certificate; duties include issuing inventories and ensuring food safety compliance.