Company description BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

BronxWorks Westchester Avenue Safe Haven has an opening for full-time line cooks. The positions require a certificate in food handling and 3 verifiable employment references. Evening hours, weekends, and holidays will be required. Job description BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

BronxWorks Westchester Avenue Safe Haven has an opening for full-time line cooks. The positions require a certificate in food handling and 3 verifiable employment references. Evening hours, weekends, and holidays will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance
• Assist with weighing in, receiving and proper storage of food
• Participate in menu planning
• Prepare food under direction of head cook
• Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
• Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards
• Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices
• Submit food orders
• Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
• Help coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service and cleanup
• Attend relevant BronxWorks and outside training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Valid Safe Food Handlers’ Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 3-6 months of employment.
• Some experience working in a setting responsible for managing and providing 3 meals based on required standards in a congregate setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health Regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. 

BronxWorks offers a variety of benefits to full-time salaried employees as well as part-time salaried employees who work at least 20 hours per week year-round. Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave and a pension plan that is 100% employer paid.

We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions Deadlineno deadline