Cook- Homeless Services

SCOPE OF ROLE:

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.

We are looking for a cook for our Mens Shelter in Brooklyn

Location: Blake Avenue Brooklyn NY 11208

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

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