Program Overview: University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 130 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Responsibilities:

• Follow individual schedule as provided by Director.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to the recommended practices.
• Follow weekly menus, confer with Director when menu changes are indicated.
• Provide children portions as directed by CACFP (USDA).
• Maintain kitchen and pantry in neat and orderly manner.
• Make local food purchases when needed.
• Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices.
• Order food needed for the week and prepare food production documentation.
• Attend meetings, Staff Development workshops/training and special events.
• Keep kitchen equipment in good order, request repairs if needed.
• Maintain good working relationships with supervisor and co-workers.
• Work with director in completing annual evaluation of self and cook helper.
• Work to ensure children with food allergy needs are met.
• Complete all written documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Experience in working with food preparation.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and schedules.
• Department of Health Certificate in Food Preparation.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law