Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,100.00 - $82,700.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Flexible work schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Goddard Riverside Community Center and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are well-established community-based organizations located in Manhattan, New York City. Serving approximately 30,000 New Yorkers, these agencies have a long-standing commitment to providing essential human services to children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan. Recognized as leading human services organizations in New York City, Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center focus on fostering a fair and just society where every individual has the opportunity to improve their life circumstances and make empowered choices for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center, in particular, targets the needs of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef
- Current Food Protection Certificate issued by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- CPR and AED/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese preferred
- Knowledge of culinary trends and kitchen management software
- Commitment to workplace safety and sanitation protocols
- Willingness to train and mentor interns
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 the absence of the Food Service Manager, assumes full responsibility for ensuring cooking deadlines are met in accordance with 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
- complies with first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices
- Assists with deliveries in a 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
- Coordinates, instructs, and facilitates ongoing 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
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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