Head Cook

Ravenswood Senior Center HANAC Inc.
Astoria NY

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

About HANAC

HANAC Inc. (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee) has been serving New York Citys communities since 1972. As one of the citys leading nonprofit organizations HANAC provides housing senior services youth programs and community-based support to thousands of New Yorkers annually.

Join Our Team

The Ravenswood Senior Center is seeking an experienced dependable and passionate Head Cook to lead daily kitchen operations and help provide nutritious high-quality meals to older adults. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys serving the community while working in a stable mission-driven environment with outstanding benefits.

Position Summary

The Head Cook oversees all kitchen operations including menu planning food preparation inventory management food safety compliance and supervision of kitchen staff. The successful candidate will ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with DFTA and DOHMH standards while maintaining a clean safe and welcoming dining experience for senior participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily breakfast and lunch meals for approximately 100-150 senior participants.
• Develop menus in compliance with DFTA nutrition requirements and Simple Servings guidelines.
• Order food and kitchen supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Monitor food quality storage temperatures and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean safe and organized kitchen environment.
• Complete required reports inspections and regulatory logs.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff interns volunteers and food handlers.
• Assist with special events holiday programs and community activities.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• High School Diploma GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience preparing meals in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
• Experience working in a community-based senior services healthcare or food service setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
• COVID-19 vaccination.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred

• Experience working with older adults or senior centers.
• CPR AED and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of DFTA DOHMH and food safety regulations.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong organizational leadership and communication skills.

HANAC Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Transit Benefits Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 20 Days Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Personal Days

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated culinary professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of New York Citys seniors we encourage you to apply.

HANAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.