Description

THE ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org.

JOB SUMMARY

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, a leading Community-Based organization in the Queensbridge area is seeking a Full -Time Assistant Cook. The successful candidate will perform their responsibilities under the direction of the Head Cook which will include the overall operations of the kitchen including preparing, cooking, and serving meals to seniors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of Head Cook coordinates the preparation and service of food to Seniors following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health Regulations.
• Provide approximately 25-30 meals for breakfast or 60-70 meals for lunch a day depending on which menu you have.
• Assures the meals maintain high quality and are delivered on time Monitors and maintains the inventory of food and supplies and presents with the Head Cook weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Senior Services.
• Working with the Head Cook order food and supplies in sufficient quantities for weekly meals and monitors deliveries received.
• Assists in daily clean-up of the kitchen including cupboard, shelves, work surface, and cooking equipment daily and follow weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.
• Maintain Qualified Food Protection Certification Assure and maintain adherence to DOH and DFTA sanitation standards.
• Help to maintains records related to meals served, inventory, food temperatures, and daily food cost.
• Lifts and carries food provisions.
• Arranges and directs the appropriate storage and safety standards of food and supplies;
• Works well with all staff and support the vision and focus of the agency.
• In the absence of the Head Cook, assume responsibility for cooking and serving meals following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health regulations

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage.
• Knowledge of nutritional values in food preparation
• Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus skill to prepare large quantity meals with a minimum of waste knowledge of and ability to train others in sanitary methods of food handling, food preparation and cooking techniques; skill to monitor inventory levels.
• Dependable, Reliable and On-time
• Knowledge of basic computer skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals internally and externally.
• Willing to attend training and apply for all necessary certifications.
• Experience working with Senior Citizens a plus.
• Competitive Health Benefits

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off package of 12 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• EAP Services

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.