Position: Culinary Operations Manager (Soup’s Up)
About: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. The Culinary Operations Manager will lead the Soups Up production team, a project providing fresh, seasonally influenced soups and fresh produce kits to older adults with chronic health issues.
Requirements: Possession of a valid Food Handlers License, as issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Experience following and creating recipes; Experience following standard operating procedures; Experience in cooking to satisfy specific nutrition guidelines; Understanding of common food allergens and experience cooking for clients with food allergies; Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; CPR certified and AED/first Aid Certified or be willing to attend both trainings; Ability to stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50+ lbs, and stand long hours as needed; Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision; Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community setting; Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/Chinese highly preferred; Ability to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends); Able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and potentially other holidays; 2-3 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience preferred
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 and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment, Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off
