Line Cook (Food and Nutrition)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: The Isaacs Center is looking for a line cook to assist in preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as per a pre-existing menu. The Line Cook is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, sanitation, and cleanliness of the kitchen and related facilities and equipment.

Schedule: 35 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $22.00/hr

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Assists with food preparation according to a pre-planned menu, food service, and tray line service.
• Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at work station and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
• Assists with unpacking, labeling, storing, and rotating food and disposables.
• Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
• Assists in the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitization of refrigeration/freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, dining room tables, cupboards, shelves/racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, and storage areas.
• Reports appliance/equipment failure to the Head Chef in a timely manner
• Responsible for safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods, food storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Responsible for proper functioning, cleaning of kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Assist in the support of volunteers and interns in the kitchen.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training during the year
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Possession of Food Protection Certificate as issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or be willing to attend training.
• One year of experience preparing and cooking for groups of 800 people
• CPR certified and AED/First Aid Certified or be willing to attend both trainings. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community center setting.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work some flexible hours including evenings and weekends if needed
• Must be able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Workplace Safety:

• Utilize the provided personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves at all times; use provided hand sanitizer as needed
• Follow established cleaning and sanitization procedures
• Report immediately; personal flu-like symptoms
• Report immediately; personal exposure to others who have exhibited flu-like symptoms

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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