Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,500.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program (EAP)
flexible spending accounts
403B Thrift Retirement Plan
12 Annual Sick Days
12 Agency Holidays
20 days or 4 weeks of paid time off
Additional week (5 days) after 5 years of employment
Job Description
The Goddard Riverside Community Center and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are two highly respected and well-established community-based organizations located in Manhattan, New York City. Together, these organizations support the needs of approximately 30,000 New Yorkers annually, making a significant impact in the local community by offering vital human services. They primarily serve children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City. Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are recognized among New York City’s leading human services providers, dedicated to promoting a just and fair society where every individual has the opportunity to make choices... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef or in a comparable culinary role
- Current Food Protection Certificate issued by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- CPR and AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and NYC Simple Serving Database
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Chinese preferred
- Willingness to mentor and train interns
- Commitment to maintaining kitchen safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards
Job Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant experience as a chef
- Possession of a current Food Protection Certificate as 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 be willing to attend both trainings
- Able 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)
- Able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/Chinese highly preferred
- Bicultural skills are 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, assumes 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
- Assists in the inventory record, and control
- and proper maintenance of all food storage areas
- comply with first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices
- Assists with deliveries in timely manner, ensuring proper temp control is maintained
- dating and labeling as received
- proper stocking and rotation of food and disposables
- Assists in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitization of all refrigeration/freezer units (free standing 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-ordinates, instructs, and facilitates 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)
Job Location
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