Cook

Company Overview:

S:US works with communities and individuals in every corner of the city and on Long Island to make sure every New Yorker has the chance to find home.

Position Overview:

The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for homeless individuals including those with special diets.  They will make sure the kitchen area is safe, clean and up to food service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.
• Assist in the implementation of a Daily Cooking and & Nutrition (Daily Living Skills) training curriculum for Shelter Residents to prepare them for independent living.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Supervise, instruct, and train residents in basic nutrition, preparation of meals, basic food handling and storage, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance according to NYC and NYS - DOH guidelines and program requirements.
• Comply with and enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Comply with, enforce, and carry out all SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Program Director.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed

Requirements:

• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required, additional nutritional training, and certificates preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year experience in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management in a large institutional/commercial setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Pay Range: USD $45,000.00 - USD $48,873.00 /Yr.