What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cook position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $44,777.00 - $50,598.00
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout the agency to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration works collaboratively with many program areas offering internal resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively. The Division of Administration employs approximately 490 public employees and provides services in the areas of building maintenance, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production. The Division also provides support to the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) via nutrition and food services, construction, and facilities management for its two 24/7 Secure Detention facilities – Crossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn) and Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx).
The Food and Nutrition Services Unit manages a food services budget of $5M for FY 2024. It is responsible for the preparation and service of food to children and youth in the care of ACS. The full-serviced kitchens serve three meals and snacks to youth housed at the Crossroads and Horizon Secure Juvenile Detention Centers and the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center (NSCC) congregate facility. The Food and Nutrition Unit also partners with children, youth, and care providers to address behavior issues related to food and develops/designs specialized menus to accommodate food allergies, and medical, religious, and cultural dietary restrictions.
The Food and Nutrition Services Unit is also responsible for distributing meal cards to youth at the NSCC congregate facility and maintaining operations of the vending machines throughout the Agency. the Unit oversees the execution of Light Refreshment and Modest Meal Requests for staff and youth-centered events throughout the year and ensures the requests comply with New York City Comptroller’s Directive 6.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Senior Cook at our Crossroads Detention Center. We provide three meals a day, 365 days a year for children and youth. Under general supervision of the Food Service Manager and Director, the Senior Cook will be responsible in the preparation and serving of food and supervising Cooks, Institutional Aides, Stock Workers and contracted employees, and maintaining regular kitchen operations.
This position requires knowledge of sanitary codes applicable to meal preparation and food handling. The Senior Cook must provide professional and courteous service to all staff, residents, and co-workers and ensure that the Food Service Staff. Supervisory coverage, provided by Senior Cooks, is essential for smooth and reliable food service operations under the Raise the Age program and the anticipated increased population at the secure detention facilities.
The Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
Minimum Qualifications
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $43,473.00 – $66,286.00
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout the agency to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration works collaboratively with many program areas offering internal resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively. The Division of Administration employs approximately 490 public employees and provides services in the areas of building maintenance, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production. The Division also provides support to the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) via nutrition and food services, construction, and facilities management for its two 24/7 Secure Detention facilities – Crossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn) and Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx).
The Food and Nutrition Services Unit manages a food services budget of $5M for FY 2024. It is responsible for the preparation and service of food to children and youth in the care of ACS. The full-serviced kitchens serve three meals and snacks to youth housed at the Crossroads and Horizon Secure Juvenile Detention Centers and the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center (NSCC) congregate facility. The Food and Nutrition Unit also partners with children, youth, and care providers to address behavior issues related to food and develops/designs specialized menus to accommodate food allergies, and medical, religious, and cultural dietary restrictions.
The Food and Nutrition Services Unit is also responsible for distributing meal cards to youth at the NSCC congregate facility and maintaining operations of the vending machines throughout the Agency. the Unit oversees the execution of Light Refreshment and Modest Meal Requests for staff and youth-centered events throughout the year and ensures the requests comply with New York City Comptroller’s Directive 6.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Senior Cook at our Crossroads Detention Center. We provide three meals a day, 365 days a year for children and youth. Under general supervision of the Food Service Manager and Director, the Senior Cook will be responsible in the preparation and serving of food and supervising Cooks, Institutional Aides, Stock Workers and contracted employees, and maintaining regular kitchen operations.
This position requires knowledge of sanitary codes applicable to meal preparation and food handling. The Senior Cook must provide professional and courteous service to all staff, residents, and co-workers and ensure that the Food Service Staff. Supervisory coverage, provided by Senior Cooks, is essential for smooth and reliable food service operations under the Raise the Age program and the anticipated increased population at the secure detention facilities.
The Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
- Supervise and train Cooks and Institutional Aides in the preparation of meals and daily activities in the kitchen.
- Ensure all necessary food items for the menu in advance of preparations are ready for each meal
- Ensure that food is prepared and served in compliance with the New York City Food Standards, OCFS Regulations, and New York State Child Nutrition requirements
- Have all meals ready at the scheduled mealtimes, including breakfast for residents with early appointments, and scheduled pick-up of court lunches and prepared meals and food items for off-site meal service.
- Ensure that adequate amounts of food are prepared at all times, taking into account the morning census for residents plus staff count, the actual menu, and expected shrinkage.
- At the direction of the Food Service Manager and/or Nutritionist, provide special or therapeutic diets for residents; special or therapeutic diets should be prepared in exact accordance with instructions of the Nutritionist, Food Service Manager, and/or medical department and should be served to the designated resident.
- All sanitary codes applicable to meal preparation and food handling must be rigidly enforced.
- Monitor and document that food is cooked, served, and held with safe temperature ranges
- Check kitchen equipment daily to ensure safe and proper operation and take appropriate corrective actions as needed
- Complete food production work sheet and other required paperwork.
- Ensure required meal count documentation and related reports are completed
- Keep Cooks, Institutional Aides, and contracted employees informed about procedural changes in unit or agency, and updated on the guidelines for safety, security and sanitation.
- Enforce procedures as they apply to Time and Leave, Standard of Conduct, and Absence Control.
- Evaluate Performance of assigned staff
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 720113.
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Minimum Qualifications
- Elementary school graduation plus three years of cooking experience; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above.
- High school diploma/GED required - 5 years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant or institutional setting - 2 years’ experience supervising food service/kitchen staff - Ability to work well under pressure and in fast-paced environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Able to maintain professional relationship with clients,co-workers,and facility staff - Capable of conducting and assessing inventory - Experience delegating tasks and maintain fast speed of service - Able to read and follow standardized recipes - Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures - NYC Food Handler’s Certificate or Must be able to pass NYCDOH Food Handler’s Certificate Course within 30 days of employment
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $43,473.00 – $66,286.00
Salary : $44,777 - $50,598