SCS is seeking an Assistant Cook to work at the Older Adult Center which provides essential services to older adults in a community-based setting, including offering nutritious, freshly prepared meals served daily to older adults.
The Assistant Cook prepares and serves congregate meals for older adults and UPK students, maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen, assists with inventory and supplies, provides coverage for the Head Cook as needed, and ensures compliance with DOHMH and NYC Aging standards.
SCS is a multi-service, community-based organization providing a broad range of services to approximately 16,000 people each year, of all ages.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing, cooking, and serving congregate meals in compliance with NYC Aging and DOHMH standards, ensuring meals are served on schedule.
- Receive, store, rotate, and help manage food inventory and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, including equipment, utensils, storage areas, and floors.
- Assist with training kitchen volunteers and maintaining daily food temperature logs.
- Attend required training and meetings.
- Provides coverage for Head Cook.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent life experience.
- Minimum two years of food preparation experience, preferably with group meal service.
- Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate or ability to obtain one.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and older adults.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Flexible spending account and transit checks
- Employee Assistance Program
- 12 paid holidays plus DOE closures
- 1 sick day per month
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
How to Apply
If you would like to join our team, please send a cover letter and resume with “OAC Assistant Cook” in the email subject line to mvitale@scsny.org.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.
Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.
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