Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,500.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
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
Goddard Riverside Community Center and Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are prominent community-based organizations located in Manhattan, New York City. These agencies collectively provide extensive support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers, demonstrating a deep commitment to improving the lives of children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout the city. Both organizations uphold a mission dedicated to fostering a fair and just society where every individual has the opportunity to make choices that enhance their quality of life. The Isaacs Center specifically targets the needs of children, low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, as well as aging residents... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- 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
- CPR certified and AED/First Aid certified or willingness to attend both trainings
- Able to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for long hours as needed
- Ability to work some flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese is highly preferred
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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