Shelter Kitchen Lead & Cook

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites in New York. You will assist with food preparation, food service, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will also keep daily meal counts and inventory records, supporting accurate reporting and efficient operations. When the Food Services Supervisor is absent, you will step in as cook to maintain service continuity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or alternative experience.
• Previous related experience in food service.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to keep a simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Three years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain daily meal counts and inventory records.
• Serve as cook in the supervisor's absence.

Skills

Food service experience

English literacy

Inventory recording

Food Handlers License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HELP USA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites in New York. You will assist with food preparation, food service, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will also keep daily meal counts and inventory records, supporting accurate reporting and efficient operations. When the Food Services Supervisor is absent, you will step in as cook to maintain service continuity.