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West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Inc. Assistant Cook in New York, New York
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Responsibilities: - 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 Food protection certification from the NYC Department of Health and mental hygiene. - Maintain sanitary, organized conditions in all food preparation, food serving, and food storage areas. - Follow posted menu if possible. If menu items are not available on-site or cannot be defrosted in time for meal, try to prepare a balanced meal consisting of a protein, starch, non-starchy vegetable and a fruit for dessert. - Meet with supervisors and participants on a regular basis to discuss food service and coverage. - Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of meals and arrange appetizing and complete presentation of standard meal portions. - Prepare and serve all meals for residents at multiple buildings.
Qualifications: - At least 1 year experience in a kitchen(s) preparing/serving 25 persons or more. - Must have a valid Food protection certification from the NYC Department of Health and mental hygiene. - Experience with supervision and food ordering preferred. - Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. - Must be able to stand for long periods of time. - Able to speak, read, and write English.