Cook 4948

Bronx, NY - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

The Pyramid Safe Haven is a 125-bed low-barrier shelter operated by BronxWorks for chronically street-homeless single adult men. Located in the Melrose section of the Bronx Pyramid follows a Housing First model and provides on-site services including case management psychiatric and medical care substance use counseling meals showers and housing placement support. Referrals are made exclusively through NYCs Street Homeless Outreach Teams. The program focuses on building trust and engagement while supporting clients in transitioning into stable long-term housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance
Assist with weighing in receiving and proper storage of food.
Participate in menu planning
Provide quality service to clients during meal service
Maintain consistent communication with supervisors
Follow Department of Homeless Services (DHS) approved menus for foodservice
Prepare food under the direction of the Head Cook Kitchen Supervisor and Associate Vice President
Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods.
Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment dining areas and adherence to sanitation standards
Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices
Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
Help coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation meal service and cleanup
Deploy to other shelter kitchens for coverage as needed
Overtime may be necessary at the discretion and approval of supervisors
Attend relevant BronxWorks trainings
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred.
Valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate required
Experience working in a setting responsible for managing and providing (breakfast snack and supper) meals based on required standards in a congregate setting is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
Proficiency in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health Regulations.
Strong oral and written communication time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Experience working in a team environment is preferred
Familiarity with a variety of cultural recipes and preparations preferred
Reliability and being highly responsible is a must

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time or climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .

Required Experience:

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance
Assist with weighing in receiving and proper storage of food.
Participate in menu planning
Provide quality service to clients during meal service
Maintain consistent communication with supervisors
Follow Department of Homeless Services (DHS) approved menus for foodservice
Prepare food under the direction of the Head Cook Kitchen Supervisor and Associate Vice President
Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods.
Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment dining areas and adherence to sanitation standards
Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices
Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
Help coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation meal service and cleanup
Deploy to other shelter kitchens for coverage as needed
Overtime may be necessary at the discretion and approval of supervisors
Attend relevant BronxWorks trainings
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred.
Valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate required
Experience working in a setting responsible for managing and providing (breakfast snack and supper) meals based on required standards in a congregate setting is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
Proficiency in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health Regulations.
Strong oral and written communication time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Experience working in a team environment is preferred
Familiarity with a variety of cultural recipes and preparations preferred
Reliability and being highly responsible is a must

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time or climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

Required Experience: