Cook

About the role

The Food Services Team at Harlem Children's Zone 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.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for scholars and staff according to established recipes and production guidelines while ensuring compliance with food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Oversee prep cooks while collaborating closely with the Kitchen Manager and Server to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Proof of GED or High School diploma
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a Cook
• Who You Are:
• Culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
• 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
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

What You'll Do

• 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
• Stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM

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
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

Pay

$48,000-$53,500 per year

Contact

To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.