Senior Assistant Cook
Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of meals in accordance with the nutrition plans.
- Prepares culturally appropriate foods on a variety of equipment and adheres to designated cooking methods in accordance with New York City DOH food guidelines.
- Understands and complies with required portion sizes for specific age groups and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
- Ensures that foods are cooked properly, look appealing, and that there is ample food for the required servings.
- Helps to maintain established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state departments.
- Maintains updated inventory of food and kitchen materials on a daily basis.
- Tracks and monitors records pertaining to temperature logs, refrigeration log, and sanitation schedule.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation, cleans, stores, and organizes dishware, utensils, pots, and pans.
- Operates all equipment according to the manufacturer’s directions, especially safety guidelines.
- Notifies the Chef of any malfunctions or damage of equipment.
- Attends and participates in mandated meetings and trainings as needed.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Chef.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED and Food Protection Certificate required.
- Must be able to read and understand labels, invoices, and recipes.
- Knowledge of basic math; ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
- Must understand and follow hygiene standards set by NYC DOH.
- Consistent punctuality and adherence to work schedule is required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in food service; 3 years’ experience working in a substance abuse environment preferred.
- Knowledge of NYC DOH food safety requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment by developing and maintaining constructive professional working relationships with all employees, including volunteers and clients.
- Able to work with minimal supervision while observing principals of quality cooking.
- Must be able to follow and change directions as instructed and work well under pressure.
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Competitive Salary
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 403b Retirement Plans
- Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.
- Educational Alliance Fitness & 14 TH ST Y Gym Discount
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Equal Opportunity Statement Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.