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Cook

Staten Island, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jul 2025

💰 $38,000/yr($34,000/yr – $38,000/yr)

About the role

Job Location 211 Canal Street - Staten Island, NYPosition Type Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range $17.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift Day

Cooking and preparation of meals 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.
Experience with food preparation, ranging for up to 25-200 people at a time (for soup kitchen and holidays/special events).
Coordinating with Nutritionist, Program Director, and Program Coordinator around menu preparation, budget, inventory and ordering.
Responsible to participate in bi-weekly menu preparation meetings.
Planning culturally diverse menus that are nutritionally beneficial and within NYDOH guidelines.
Incorporating fresh produce and introducing new menus regularly.
Knowledge of NYDOH nutritional guidelines and regulations for food preparation.
Responsible for the oversight of organization and upkeep of kitchen space and equipment.
Coordinate with maintenance staff in order to adhere to NYDOH regulations and guidelines around safety and cleanliness of the kitchen/soup kitchen space.
Facilitate oversight of kitchen volunteer staff.
Responsible to monitor and log refrigeration temperatures 2x daily, Monday through Friday.
Basic understanding of dietary needs of populations that are dealing with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and autoimmune deficiencies
Maintain clean stations at all times
Hands-on experience with professional kitchen equipment
Understanding of health and safety rules in a kitchen
Supporting pantry team with related operations, including inventory support and deliveries.

Prior work experience as cook for minimum 3 years.
Food Handlers Certificate is a requirement prior to hire: “Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection” (NYC DOHMH).
ServSafe Certification (City Harvest): Can be connected to course after hire.