Cook- Full Time - Striver House

Job Title: COOK (Full-time)

Location: New York, NY

Job Summary:

The responsibility of the Cook is to prepare congregate meals for any one of our nine congregate meal programs at our eight service locations in Manhattan and Bronx. He/she reports to the Lead Chef.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute detailed assigned menus, using ingredients as directed by the Lead Chef.
• Prepare assigned meals in compliance with New York City Department of Health food safety regulations.
• Wash and clean pots after prepping and cooking food
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all primary recipe ingredients including, but not limited to: washing, coring, paring, and slicing of ingredients.
• Up-hold and ensure that kitchen aids follows food safety/sanitization requirements.
• Supervise weekend meal preparation and kitchen duties.
• Communication with manager on site for weekend issues and/or meal changes.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings intended to enhance program service delivery.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• New York State Food Handlers Permit is required.
• Must have a minimum of two years in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to work independently and under time-constraint pressures.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Flexible. Ability to work with a diverse client population.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Available to from 6am to 2pm and Saturdays

Education:

• High School graduate