Cook

About the Company

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve well-balanced and nutritious meals for clients and special events
• Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen utensils
• Provide assistance in the development of daily menus
• Complete production sheets on a daily basis
• Strictly follow sanitation, hygiene, and food handling standards as per Department of Health and Hygiene
• Promptly report equipment, food quality, or shortage problems to the Kitchen Supervisor
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection required
• 2-3 years of experience in the food service industry
• Ability to operate institutional ovens, steamers, kettles, and slicers
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques
• Ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift 40 pounds and up
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary school diploma