Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Transit Benefits
Job Description
The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting successful reentry from incarceration and promoting alternatives to incarceration. With over 57 years of committed service, Fortune has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading reentry and justice-informed service organizations. The organization operates with a dual mission of advocacy and service, focusing on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing barriers to reentry. Fortune serves approximately 14,000 individuals annually through a comprehensive array of programs spanning multiple boroughs including Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. With an annual budget approaching $90 million and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- NYC Food Protection certification
- 8-10 years of professional cooking experience
- Experience or training in nutrition and culinary arts
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety regulations
- Physical ability to perform kitchen duties
- Reliability and punctuality
- Willingness to cover shifts and support team goals
Job Qualifications
- Diverse experience in cooking and food preparation, ranging from large batch cooking to catering
- NYC Food Protection certification required
- Servsafe certification preferred but not required
- 8-10 years of professional cooking experience
- Experience or training in nutrition and culinary arts
- Ability to incorporate good nutrition into the cooking process
- Creativity and awareness of food trends, tailoring food to appropriate audiences is desirable
- Dynamic personality with excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations
- Knowledge of NYC Food Standards is preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Cook delicious meals in adherence to menus, recipes, and nutrition standards set by New York City, Director, and food safety regulations
- Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen space and equipment
- Serve residents and/or clients respectfully, as needed
- Uphold food quality standards by ensuring consistency in recipe execution across locations
- Collaborate with Cook Supervisor and the team for inventory, procurement, and necessary paperwork, such as temperature logs
- Communicate food, supply, and equipment needs promptly
- Possess knowledge of culinary terms and techniques, especially those enhancing the deliciousness of healthful foods
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and dependability as a team player in the kitchen culture
- Contribute to an organized, clean, and sanitary working environment, adhering to departmental and governmental regulations
- Assist in other Fortune Fresh program areas as required
- Cover the Community Chef position when needed
- Exemplify the organization's mission and code of conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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