Shelter Kitchen Cook — Part-Time, Sunset Park

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Cook for the 3rd Avenue Women's Shelter. The role plans, prepares, and serves meals to residents, maintains a clean kitchen, and ensures food safety and storage procedures.

You will develop weekly menus, manage inventory, and coordinate food orders with the Operations Manager. Part-time shifts run Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 6:00pm, totaling 28 hours weekly, with a focus on supporting young women in transitional housing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Food handler's certification and at least 2 years cooking experience in a restaurant or residential program.
• Good oral and written communication skills; knowledge of special needs population.

Responsibilities

• Develop a weekly menu.
• Actively maintain proper inventory of all food and kitchen items.
• Place food orders on a bi-weekly basis with assistance from Operations Manager.
• Manage all food and kitchen supply deliveries from vendors.
• Receive, store and organize food and supplies in designated areas in compliance with city guidelines.
• Date all food items and follow the first in and first out rules when preparing food.
• Keep all food storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized at all times.
• Prepare and serve meals to the residents.
• Complete daily/monthly food service reports.
• Ensure that all food supplies are accessible to overnight and weekend staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen appliances and kitchen area at all times during shift.
• Keep all food shelves stocked and organized on a daily basis.
• Effectively communicate shelter rules in a respectful manner.
• Communicate with social services staff any conflicts that arise with residents.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings and TP events.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Food handler's certification

Good oral and written communication

Knowledge of special needs population

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Cook for the 3rd Avenue Women's Shelter. The role plans, prepares, and serves meals to residents, maintains a clean kitchen, and ensures food safety and storage procedures.

You will develop weekly menus, manage inventory, and coordinate food orders with the Operations Manager. Part-time shifts run Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 6:00pm, totaling 28 hours weekly, with a focus on supporting young women in transitional housing.