Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,500.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program (EAP)
flexible spending accounts
403B Thrift Retirement Plan
12 Annual Sick Days
12 Agency Holidays
20 days paid time off
Additional 5 Days Paid Time Off after 5 years of employment
Job Description
Goddard Riverside Community Center and Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are prominent community-based organizations located in Manhattan, New York City. Serving over 30,000 New Yorkers annually, these agencies provide essential human services to diverse populations including children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults. They focus on addressing the needs of low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging community members primarily in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville. The organizations emphasize offering impactful, innovative, and intergenerational programs that contribute towards fostering a fair and just society where every individual has the opportunity to improve their life and well-being.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of relevant experience as a chef
- Possession of current Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- CPR certified or willingness to attend training
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to work some flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Availability to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Bilingual preferred
- Bicultural skills desirable
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of relevant experience as a chef
- Possession of a current Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
- Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills
- Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
- Proficient use of computer programs (MS Office and NYC Simple Serving Database)
- Experience preparing and cooking 2000+ meals
- Experience in cooking to satisfy specific nutrition guidelines
- CPR certified and AED/First Aid Certified or willingness to attend both trainings
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more and stand for long hours as needed
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work some flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends)
- Availability to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/Chinese highly preferred
- Bicultural skills desirable but not required
Job Duties
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
- Schedule equipment repairs and follow up as needed
- Provide adaptable solutions for any issues that arise
- In assistance to the Food Service Manager, oversee the work of subordinates to meet expected outcomes efficiently while fostering a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers
- In absence of the Food Service Manager, assume full responsibility for ensuring cooking deadlines are met in accordance to pre-planned menu, daily documentation, and logs completion while maintaining task supervision of kitchen staff, volunteers, and interns
- Assist in the inventory record, and control
- and proper maintenance of all food storage areas
- comply with first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices
- Assist with deliveries in timely manner, ensuring proper temp control is maintained
- dating and labeling as received
- proper stocking and rotation of food and disposables
- Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitization of all refrigeration/freezer units (freestanding and walk-ins), and other kitchen equipment such as steam tables, beverage dispensers, cooking range and ovens, shelves/racks, work surfaces, dishes, utensils, appliances and storage areas
- Co-ordinate, instruct, and facilitate on-going coaching and training of interns interested in careers in the culinary arts
- Understand that the above description does not cover all aspects of the role and further duties can be required as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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