About the Role
The Cook is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing, and cooking food for clients at a program site, supporting the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
- Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
- Ensures sanitation, health, and safety standards are maintained in work areas.
- Measures ingredients required for specific foods to be prepared.
- Washes, cuts, chops, and prepares foods designated for cooking.
- Follows menu in preparing meals.
- Follows recipes in cooking meals.
- Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstation and supply area.
- Follows personal sanitation standards before, during, and after cooking food.
- Orders and takes delivery of food and supplies.
- Complies with nutrition and sanitary regulations and safety standards.
- Maintains a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.
Requirements
- At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as another congregant setting.
- Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Skills
- Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Culinary School Training
- Food Protection Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $21.97-$25.81 per hour
About the Company
- A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
- Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
