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Head Cook

HELP USA
Brooklyn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

Program:  Quarterstone | 225 25th Street, Brooklyn NY 11232 

Position Summary

HELP USA is seeking a Head Cook to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating a nutritional menu that encompasses three meals a day. 
  • Helping with food preparation, food service, and kitchen cleanliness.
  • Supervising kitchen Helpers.  
  • Keeping daily meal count records as well as accurate inventory records. 

You're a great fit for this role if you have: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Food Handlers License required.
  • Three years of related work experience in food service preferred.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have  GREAT BENEFITS!

  • Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
  • Generous Paid Time Off! 
  • 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
  • And More! 

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace. 



Salary : $28

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