Senior Cook
About the role
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
Responsibilities
- Supervising the daily work performance and training of cooks and auxiliary kitchen workers.
- Applying departmental procedures applicable to controlling food and other supplies.
- Distributing prepared foods and maintaining general cleanliness in the kitchen and related areas, including refrigerators and storerooms.
- Conferring with the dietitian regarding menus, quantity recipes, and assignments.
- Participating in all cooking activities.
- Directing and instructing inmates assigned as kitchen helpers.
- Performing related work and special projects as may be required.
Requirements
- Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Elementary school graduation plus three years of cooking experience; or education and/or experience equivalent to that described.
Benefits
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Pay
$46,232.00 – $52,242.00
Additional Information
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.