Cook - Concern for Independent Living : Job Details

Title Cook About the Organization: Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position: Cook, Non Tenant Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Location: MacDougal Street, Brooklyn NY Salary: $21/hr. Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 10am - 6pm Description: Concern Housing is seeking a full time Cook to directly be responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of part-time cook & dishwasher. Duties & Responsibilities: • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards. • Provide orientation of kitchen rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees. • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the agencys maintenance policies and procedures. • Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the receiving policies and procedures. • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures. • Be knowledgeable of agency policies regarding personnel and report any concerns/problems to program director. • Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils. • Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices. • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas. • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. • Responsible for ensuring all scheduled cleaning is completed. • Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Salary: $21/hr. Position Requirements: A minimum of 2-years experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter along with at least 6-months experience in a similar capacity including Supervisory experience. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests and be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Must have availability to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Employment Type: Full Time