Floating Chef

Floating Head Chef

Organization: Fort Greene Council, Inc. (FGC)
Location: Brooklyn, New York - Multiple Older Adult Centers
Hourly Rate: $27.95
Position Type: Full-Time

About Fort Greene Council, Inc.

Fort Greene Council, Inc. (FGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in Brooklyn, New York, in 1973. FGC provides services across the lifespan, including early childhood education and comprehensive programming for older adults.

FGC operates sixteen (15) Older Adult Centers across seven Brooklyn community districts, as well as one early childhood education center, Young Minds UPK-4.

Position Summary

The Floating Head Chef oversees and supports kitchen operations across FGC's Older Adult Centers, ensuring compliance with NYC Aging meal service standards, food safety regulations, and program requirements.

Unlike a Head Chef assigned to a single location, the Floating Head Chef will travel between multiple centers as needed to provide kitchen coverage, assist with meal preparation, support special events and holiday celebrations, and ensure continuity of food service operations during staffing shortages or absences.

The ideal candidate must be flexible, dependable, organized, and able to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining consistent food quality, sanitation, documentation, and timely meal service.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations and Meal Preparation

Prepare, cook, and oversee nutritious meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, portion requirements, and NYC Aging guidelines.

Ensure meals are prepared and served at appropriate temperatures and within established meal service schedules.

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen efficiency.

Supervise, train, and coordinate kitchen staff, volunteers, and trainees as needed.

Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Floating Coverage and Special Events

Travel between FGC Older Adult Centers as needed for operations and management assignments.

Provide temporary kitchen coverage when a Head Chef or other kitchen staff member is absent or when additional assistance is required.

Assist with meal preparation and service for special events, holiday parties, celebrations, and other center activities.

Support kitchens experiencing staffing shortages, increased meal production demands, or operational challenges.

Adapt to different kitchen layouts, equipment, staff, and daily routines while maintaining consistent service standards.

Coordinate with Program Directors and kitchen personnel to ensure smooth transitions and uninterrupted meal service.

Be available to work at different locations throughout Brooklyn, sometimes with limited advance notice.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.

Experience in institutional food service, community-based programs, or senior services preferred.

Previous supervisory or lead kitchen experience preferred.

Ability to prepare meals in large quantities while maintaining consistent quality and portion control.

Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in different kitchen environments.

Flexibility to travel between multiple Older Adult Centers throughout Brooklyn.

Requirements

Valid Food Handler's Certificate required.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.

Ability to comply with NYC Aging, DOHMH, and organizational food service requirements.

Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physically demanding kitchen duties.

Ability to follow standardized recipes, menus, and food preparation instructions.

Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Willingness and ability to report to different FGC locations as assigned.

Ability to adjust work assignments based on staffing needs, special events, and operational priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fort Greene Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.