$17–$17.5 hourly
Part-time
Mott Haven, The Bronx
Cook - Part Time University Consultation & Treatment Center (U.C.C.) Job Location: 690 East 147th Street, Bronx NY 10455 Nature Of Work: The PT Cook is responsible for the preparation of nutritious and well balanced meals and snack foods that meet the dietary needs of its residents. The cook also assumes the responsibility for ensuring that the kitchen and dining area are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and the policies and procedures of the Ehrlich Residence. The cook is directly supervised by the head cook. The following tasks and activities are not intended to be all inclusive, but are intended to reflect a level of performance: Maintains compliance with NYS DSS rules & Regulations, local laws, and the policies and procedures of The Ehrlich Residence at all times. Prepare meal and snack foods, following previously developed menus, ensure they are prepared in accordance with the dietary needs of its residents and are nutritious and well balanced.
Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are maintained in accordance with the principles underlying good sanitary practices, good personal hygiene, and appropriate safety practices including the prevention of potential hazards.
Ensure the correct and appropriate storage of food to minimize spoilage and adhere to proper food storage policies and procedures.
Ensure that food service equipment, supplies, and utensils are maintained in a manner that promotes good sanitary and safety practices and prevents potential hazards.
Prepare appropriate quantity of food in order to avoid accrual of leftovers and over-spending.
Adhere to the inventory control system and participate in the ordering of food, food related items, supplies and equipment.
Ensure the minimum inventory levels are maintained at all times.
Immediately reports to the supervisor any deficiencies observed in the kitchen and dining room.
May assist supervisor by scrubbing and paring vegetables; perform related duties.
Maintain a current NYC Food Handler's Certificate; prepare and maintain statistical information and other required records and submit reports to the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree. At least 2 Years experience as a cook working in a residential typesetting, a current NYC Food Handler's Certificate. Salary and Hours: Salary commensurate with experience; some weekend & evening hours required.