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Head Cook - Blanche📚Community🛝Progress - Blanche📒Learning🎨Academy #2 - New York

Chef & Cook

3 September 2026•150 views

Expires in 21 days

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Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices; Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the Director; Prepare food for children’s groups according to need; Make local purchases when necessary; Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices; Keep kitchen and storeroom in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink, refrigerator, cupboards; Keep simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed; Inform Director of needs.


  • Purchase food and supplies in accordance with FGC procedures, and within government regulations.

  • Maintaining and posting menus, and providing for students with food allergy/medical exceptions.

  • Clean and wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils according to sanitary codes and practices.

  • Maintaining kitchen equipment and supplies in a clean and sanitary manner.

  • Maintain and up-to-date food, household supplies, and equipment inventory, in accordance with FGC procedures.

  • Complete all kitchen-related documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements


Food Handlers Certificate, High School graduate or HS Equivalency, and 1 year of cooking in a commercial kitchen. Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with good English language, written and oral skills.


Must be in good physical and mental health, with current chest x-ray and annual physical exams available. Fingerprinting and criminal background checks are required. SCR clearance is required.


Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).


Experience working in a setting with infants and young children is required.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour


Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance


Shift:
Morning shift


Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)


License/Certification:
Food Handler Certification (Required)


Security clearance:
Confidential (Preferred)


Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)


Work Location: In person

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time

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