Summary:

The Bowery Mission is a holistic, Christian faith-based organization committed since the 1870's to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger and poverty. The Women's Center, is a safe haven and trauma informed environment that serves to provide an integrated continuum of care to help women achieve stability and make progress toward short-term and long-term goals. The Lead Cookis a key member of the Food Services team, who work together with volunteers, Community Life staff and donors to serve meals daily to the cohort of women who reside on site. 

The Lead Cook will be responsible to coordinate as well as participate in all of the daily activities of the food service personnel as they prepare, cook and serve meals daily. The Cook is expected to work as part of a team to maintain the cleanliness of the Kitchen, Serving Areas, Equipment, Freezers, Coolers, Pantry, Spice / Storage Rooms. 

Reports to: Director, Food Services 

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
2. Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
3. Wear proper attire, i.e. uniforms, aprons, smocks, gloves, hairnets/hats, etc.
4. Support and supervise clients, volunteers, donors or staff who may come alongside staff to complete daily meals.
5. Monitor thermometers on freezer/refrigerator.
6. Check and put away incoming stock in proper storage areas,
7. Control inventory, i.e. maintain, keep track of and rotate stock, and discard outdated and damaged stock.
8. Must have tested negatively for TB within past 6 months.
9. Participate in employee staff meetings and trainings.
10. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Embraces the organization's Statement of Faith.
• Passion to serve the needy and homeless of New York City.
• Must be available for morning shifts and closing shifts.
• Able to bend, squat, sit, and lift 50 lbs.
• Organized, coachable, dependable, adaptable and honest.
• Written and verbal skills.
• Professional demeanor with co-workers and residents.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong Interpersonal and Customer Service skills.
• Must be willing to travel to various worksites.

Preferred:

• NYC Food Handlers Certificate.
• Two years Kitchen experience. Knife skills highly preferred.
• Experience working with the homeless of New York City.
• Proficiency with computers and smartphones.

Salary range (commensurate with experience & education): $20 - $21 per hour

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.