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About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Cook to join the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. The Culinary Team at HCZ works to transform how the community engages with food by improving our nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat. The Cook is responsible for preparing food for scholars and staff according to established recipes and production guidelines while ensuring compliance with food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background and be proficient in the knowledge and use of kitchen equipment. In addition, the Cook oversees prep cooks while collaborating closely with the Kitchen Manager and Server to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
Responsibilities
- Follow menus, cooking instructions, and safety standards.
- Execute daily menu preparation ensuring quality and quantity.
- Ensure menu items are prepared and displayed in an attractive way.
- Consistently show knowledge of cooking equipment, food products, preparation methods, and portion sizes.
- Stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
- Lift carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pound.
Requirements
- Proof of GED or High School diploma
- Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for high-volume production, including restaurants and banquet facilities.
- Knowledgeable of Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.
- Proven ability to lead and support the kitchen staff.
- Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
Skills
- Culinary background
- Proficient in the knowledge and use of kitchen equipment
- Food preparation
- Food production
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a Cook
Education Level
- GED or High School diploma
- Culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000-$53,500 per year
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salaries
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career Advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.
About the Company
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York.
- The Culinary Team at HCZ works to transform how the community engages with food—by improving our nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat through hands-on nutrition education in the garden and the kitchen, in the classroom, and in the boardroom.
- As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.