Job Description: CookUnder the supervision of the building manager and the Food Service Director, direct and oversee the preparation, serving, and clean-up of all food services each program day.EQUIPMENT AND SANITATION
- Comply with all applicable state and city regulations regarding food storage, food preparation, and maintenance of kitchen, kitchen equipment, food storage room and dining room
- Maintain up-to-date certificate of food handling from the City of New York
- Maintain sanitary, organized conditions in all food preparation, food serving, and food storage areas
MEAL PLANNING
- Work with the dietitian/consultant to plan nutritious and appetizing meals and prepare menus in advance according to applicable regulations and individual special diets
- Follow posted menu whenever possible. Write any necessary changes on posted menus.
- Maintain an up-to-date file of kitchen tested recipes which correlate to the planned menus for lunch program
- Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service
ORDERING
- Assess current food inventory and order food from approved vendors and suppliers to procure food forecasted for meals from posted menu.
- Utilize petty cash to purchase local herbs, vegetables, fruits, etc. that come in too large of quantity from food vendor or are less expensive to purchase locally.
- Maintain monthly food budget given by dietitian for the food for the meal program.
- Follow proper receiving practices for refrigerated, frozen, and shelf stable food items.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of food, utensils and supplies to assure adequate stock exists for preparation of each meal based on the posted menu.
FOOD PREPARATION
- Prepare meals and arrange appetizing and complete presentation of standard meal portions
- Prepare and serve lunch for 25+ residents Tuesday-Wednesday -Thursday from 9am-2pm. Additional hours may be needed for food deliveries and special events.
QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a kitchen(s) serving 25+ persons or more.
- Up to date food handler's certification from the City of New York.
- Experience with supervision and food ordering preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities.
- Must be able to lift 25lbs