Cook- Full Time - Striver House

Job Title: COOK (Full-time) Location : New York, NY Job Summary: The responsibility of the Cook is to prepare congregate meals for any one of our nine congregate meal programs at our eight service locations in Manhattan and Bronx. He/she reports to the Lead Chef. Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Execute detailed assigned menus, using ingredients as directed by the Lead Chef.

Prepare assigned meals in compliance with New York City Department of Health food safety regulations. Wash and clean pots after prepping and cooking food Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all primary recipe ingredients including, but not limited to: washing, coring, paring, and slicing of ingredients. Up-hold and ensure that kitchen aids follows food safety/sanitization requirements.

Supervise weekend meal preparation and kitchen duties. Communication with manager on site for weekend issues and/or meal changes. Participate in interdepartmental meetings intended to enhance program service delivery. Other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications/Criteria: New York State Food Handlers Permit is required.

Must have a minimum of two years in food preparation and cooking. Ability to work independently and under time-constraint pressures. Good supervisory skills. Flexible. Ability to work with a diverse client population. Good interpersonal skills and communication. Available to from 6am to 2pm and Saturdays Education: High School graduate