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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $43,473.00 - $50,598.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is a vital agency dedicated to protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of children and families within New York City. ACS achieves this mission through robust child welfare and juvenile justice services supported by numerous community programs. The agency not only manages foster care services and community-based supports but also administers subsidized childcare vouchers to assist families in need. Child protection staff at ACS respond promptly to allegations of child maltreatment, while the juvenile justice division oversees detention, placement, and community programs for youth. With a strong commitment to comprehensive care, ACS plays... Show More
Job Requirements
- Elementary school graduation plus three years of cooking experience or equivalent education/experience
- ability to work full-time
- willing to obtain NYC Food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days if not already certified
- ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage daily kitchen operations
- compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
- capable of maintaining professional conduct and enforcing staff policies
- ability to complete required documentation and reports on meal preparation and serving
- residency in NYC within 90 days or eligibility to reside in nearby counties after two years of city employment
- no child maltreatment history as required by law
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- five or more years’ cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting
- two or more years’ experience supervising food service or kitchen staff
- ability to work well under pressure
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- ability to maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and facility staff
- capable of conducting and assessing inventory
- experience delegating tasks to maintain fast service
- ability to read and follow standardized recipes
- strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
- NYC Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment
Job Duties
- Supervise and train cooks and institutional aides in meal preparation and kitchen activities
- ensure all necessary food items are ready before meals
- prepare and serve food in compliance with New York City Food Standards, OCFS regulations, and New York State Child Nutrition requirements
- have meals ready at scheduled times including breakfast for residents with early appointments and court lunch pickups
- ensure adequate amounts of food are prepared considering census and expected shortages
- prepare special or therapeutic diets per nutritionist or medical instructions
- rigidly enforce sanitary codes for meal preparation and food handling
- monitor and document food temperature safety
- check kitchen equipment daily for safe operation and take corrective actions
- complete food production worksheets and required paperwork
- ensure meal count documentation and related reports are completed
- inform staff of procedural, safety, security, and sanitation guideline changes
- enforce staff policies on time, leave, conduct, and absence control
- evaluate performance of assigned staff
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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