Head Cook

Flushing, NY
Full Time
505502
Mid Level

Location: 13-28 123rd Street, College Point, NY 11356
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $24.4007/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

About HANAC Inc.

HANAC, Inc. (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee), founded in 1972, is a multi-service nonprofit organization based in New York City. We are committed to serving the needs of vulnerable populations through affordable housing, social services, and senior programs.

The Head Cook HANAC Ravenswood Senior Center, a leading Community-Based organization in the Ravenswood area is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Cook. The successful candidate will perform their responsibilities under the direction of the Head Cook or Director which will include the overall operations of the kitchen including preparing, cooking, and serving meals to senior participants, and staff as required.
Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepares monthly menu, with knowledge of Simple Servings Online Program and DFTA Standards requirements, following recommendations from client surveys and nutrition committee input.
  • Provide approximately 100-150 meals for lunch, and 30-50 meals for breakfast.
  • Ensure meals are prepared fresh daily and maintains high-quality standards and adjusts recipes to meet projected meal requirement and reduce waste
  • Completes food orders, receives incoming food/kitchen deliveries as needed; is responsible for maintaining invoice records, and completing purchase requests.
  • Maintains, monitors, and reviews inventory of food, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
  • Assists in the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitization of refrigeration/freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, dining room tables, cupboards, shelves/racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, and storage areas.
  • Arranges and directs the appropriate storage and safety standards of food and supplies.
  • Produces detailed reports including but not limited to daily meal cost, daily food used logs, daily food temperature logs, self-inspection logs, and food/supply inventory reports per DFTA standards.
  • Supervises and assists Assistant Cook and other kitchen staff as well as oversight of any kitchen volunteers/food handlers in meal preparation, service, and clean-up in line with DOHMH and DFTA standards and regulations.
  • Conducts training to Assistant Cook, Interns, and Volunteers/Food Handlers, as per DFTA and DOHMH standards
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen following adherence to DOHMH and DFTA standards and regulations
  • Responsible for addressing any concerns or issues related to kitchen staff, supplies, and equipment
  • Prepares food for special events
  • Attends DFTA training and other related meetings/training as requested
  • Perform other required tasks.
Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid Food Protection Certificate as issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  • High school graduate, or Equivalent Life Experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in group meal preparation, preferably in a community center setting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
  • CPR certified and AED/First Aid Certified or be willing to attend both trainings.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read, write or speak English
  • Covid-19 Vaccination (required)
  • Kitchen environment and Office Setting Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up heavy items
  • Possess a high degree of cleanliness
  • Knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage
  • Knowledge of nutritional values in food preparation
  • Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus
  • Skill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal times
  • Skill to prepare large quantity meals with a minimum of waste
  • Knowledge of and ability to train others in sanitary methods of food handling, food preparation, and cooking techniques
  • Skill to monitor inventory levels
  • Dependable, Reliable and On-time
  • Knowledge of mathematics and computer skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals internally and externally
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to multitask
  • Willing to attend training and apply for all necessary certifications
  • Experience working with Senior Citizens.
  • In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques
  • Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols
  • Strong team spirit
  • Attention to detail
HANAC offers an Excellent Benefits Package:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403B pension plan with employer contribution
  • Flexible spending account and transit program
  • 20 days of paid vacation 
  • 12 paid Holidays
  • 2 personal
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term disability
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