St. Lucy's - Cook or Cook Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in New Jersey is seeking a full time Cook for its St. Lucy's Shelter in Jersey City. The role involves planning nutritious meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a food handling certificate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years related experience in cooking.
• Certificate of Food Handling and Safety from New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menu and prepare food for residents.
• Order food and ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained.
• Monitor food safety and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Cooking

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking afull time Cookto work at itsSt. Lucy's Shelterlocated inJersey City, NJ.

Job Duties:

• Plan weekly menu of nutritious meals and food for residents
• Order food and supplies within the limits of the given budget
• Prepare food, cook and serve meals to residents
• Ensure staff has access to food or pre-cooked meals
• Ensure all needed kitchen equipment and cooking utensils are available, maintained, and properly cleaned
• Monitor and oversee food safety, including storage at proper temperature and attention to expiration dates
• Maintain cleanliness of all cooking supplies, utensils, kitchen area, dining area, and pantry.
• Maintain safety, including stove use, sharp utensils, and heavy items such as large pots and pans

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 to 3 years related experience
• Certificate of Food Handling and Safety from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture

To apply, please submit a resume.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

AGENCY MISSION:

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

BENEFITS:

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?*

Do you have 2-3 years related experience?*

Do you have a Serv Safe Food Handler's certificate?*