Cook

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Our Full-time opportunities offer:

·       Generous time off every year that includes paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time

·       Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

·       Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

·       Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·       Flexible Spending Accounts

·       Remitted Tuition program

·       Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Some of these benefits are also available to Part-time employees as well!

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare menu for approval that follows nutrition guidelines.• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.• Handle and store ingredients and food.• To prepare, serve and clean up for the clients (you are required to prep for the next day).• Put all food away in proper containers, labeled with date.• Clean all surfaces and empty dishwasher.• Sweep and wet mop dining room and kitchen areas.• Remove all trash form the kitchen and dining areas.• Secure building by locking all applicable door prior to clocking out.• Supervise volunteers to help prepare, serve and cleanup. • Review inventory, rotate products, anticipate needs, and request supplies.• Keep accurate records and statistics.• Maintain food safety preparation.• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and dining area.• Supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Knowledge of Food Service• Experience planning and cooking for large group• Safe-Serve food handling certification• Experience cooking different types of food• Knowledge of State and Federal Laws• Must meet the New York State Job and Family Service requirements to work with children, and vulnerable adults: pass a background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.