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About the Role

The Assistant Cook will be responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals for senior residents, working under the supervision of the Food Service Manager and/or Cook 2#.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to prepare and distribute meals to senior residents
• Follow all kitchen evaluated recipes as required by Department of Housing (DOH)
• Responsible for cleaning of food service areas, equipment, kitchen, storage area, and dining area
• Follow all food sanitary and safety procedures outlined by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding time and temperatures, food storage and nutritional guidelines
• Assist in accepting food deliveries and storage of deliveries while adhering to all DOH regulations
• Assist with safe handling and temperature control of prepared foods
• Assist with receiving, dating and storing all food items
• Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service
• Assist in the monitoring of dining room during meals
• Attend department meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare meals in the absence of the Cook #1
• Assist in the clean-up of all food service area when needed, this includes dish washing and trash removal

Requirements

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals to residents
• Ability to operate independently in the Cook’s absence
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills
• Team focused and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population
• Must be able to lift 25+ lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Skills

• Food preparation
• Serving meals
• Kitchen cleaning
• Food safety procedures
• Food storage
• Receiving deliveries
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• At least 6 months of cooking and meal preparation experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or General equivalency diploma required
• NYC Food Handlers Certificate

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(B) retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefit options
• 11-12 paid Federal Holidays
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Accrued Sick Time

About the Company

• The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident.
• WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

Equal Opportunity

• WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.