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Relief Cook - George Daly House - New York

Chef & Cook

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Minimum Qualifications

  • One year experience as a cook working in an institutional kitchen.
  • Experience in preparing food and cooking meals for large groups (88+ persons), kitchen operations, and handling of kitchen equipment.
  • Applicant must have successfully completed the Health Academy Food Sanitation Course.
  • Applicant must be willing to work a schedule that includes one weekend day weekly. - Applicant must also be free of any contagious or communicable diseases (e.g., tuberculosis).

Additional Desired Qualifications

  • Background in nutrition, catering or meal planning.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Experience working with older adults, formerly homeless, mental health or substance abusers
  • Valid New York City driver's license
  • Certified in basic First Aid and CPR.

Job Description


This position reports to the Head Chef. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:


Serve daily lunch to approximately 88 to 100 clients
Prepare, cook and serve daily dinner
Provide input into the planning of monthly menus
Serve lunch during the weekdays
Maintain all kitchen equipment in good working order
Clean pots, pans and other kitchen equipment
Assist cook in maintaining clean kitchen that complies with all regulations (e.g., NYC Department of Health)
Cover for the Head Chef in his/her absence
Assist in kitchen inventory keeping and storing food deliveries
Back-up to dishwasher person in emergency situations
Other general kitchen duties as needed
Kitchen Equipment Cleaning Day (Wednesdays)


The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $35,755.00 per year


Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off


Work Location: In person

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time

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