City of New York
Cook
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Cook, the Cook is responsible in the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of food including baked goods, in an institution in accordance with the New York City Food Standards, Executive Order 122, and performing related duties. This position requires knowledge of sanitary codes applicable to meal preparation and food handling. The Cook must provide professional and courteous service to all staff, residents, and co-workers. Consistent and reliable Cooks are required to prepare food that provides physical nourishment and contributes a sense of emotional well-being. Trained Cooks are imperative to properly prepare, serve, and support feeding the additional meals and snacks that will be required daily under Raise the Age. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation of food in an institution Preparation and cooking of food following Nutritionist instructions and using standard procedures and quantity recipes and equipment to comply with the New York City Food Standards, OCFS Regulations, and New York State Child Nutrition requirements Portioning out food according to departmental standards and checking prepared food out of the kitchen to feeding areas Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the work area Direct and train Institutional Aids and contracted employees by example or instruction in food preparation and sanitation in order to ensure proper and timely meals and sanitary conditions Have all meals ready at the scheduled mealtimes, including breakfast for residents with early appointments, and scheduled pick-up of court lunches and prepared meals and food items for off-site meal service. Ensure that adequate amounts of food are prepared at all times, taking into account the morning census for residents plus staff count, the actual menu, and expected shrinkage. Bake items as required by the menu or for special occasions using standardized and approved recipes At the direction of the Supervisor and/or Nutritionist, provide special or therapeutic diets for residents; special or therapeutic diets should be prepared in exact accordance with instructions of the Nutritionist, Food Service Manager/Director, and/or medical department and should be served to the designated resident. Collect, collate, compile meal count and other unit activity information on to a form or report to provide information as requested Monitor and document that food is cooked, served, and held with safe temperature ranges Perform related duties and special projects as assigned. Additional Information: Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. Qualifications: Two years of cooking experience. There are no formal educational requirements. However, candidates must be able to speak, read and write English and carry out simple instructions. For Department of Correction and Department of Juvenile Justice only One year of experience in a correctional facility assisting in the cooking and preparation of food and performing related functions under the supervision of a Cook. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Cook, the Cook is responsible in the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of food including baked goods, in an institution in accordance with the New York City Food Standards, Executive Order 122, and performing related duties. This position requires knowledge of sanitary codes applicable to meal preparation and food handling. The Cook must provide professional and courteous service to all staff, residents, and co-workers. Consistent and reliable Cooks are required to prepare food that provides physical nourishment and contributes a sense of emotional well-being. Trained Cooks are imperative to properly prepare, serve, and support feeding the additional meals and snacks that will be required daily under Raise the Age. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation of food in an institution Preparation and cooking of food following Nutritionist instructions and using standard procedures and quantity recipes and equipment to comply with the New York City Food Standards, OCFS Regulations, and New York State Child Nutrition requirements Portioning out food according to departmental standards and checking prepared food out of the kitchen to feeding areas Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the work area Direct and train Institutional Aids and contracted employees by example or instruction in food preparation and sanitation in order to ensure proper and timely meals and sanitary conditions Have all meals ready at the scheduled mealtimes, including breakfast for residents with early appointments, and scheduled pick-up of court lunches and prepared meals and food items for off-site meal service. Ensure that adequate amounts of food are prepared at all times, taking into account the morning census for residents plus staff count, the actual menu, and expected shrinkage. Bake items as required by the menu or for special occasions using standardized and approved recipes At the direction of the Supervisor and/or Nutritionist, provide special or therapeutic diets for residents; special or therapeutic diets should be prepared in exact accordance with instructions of the Nutritionist, Food Service Manager/Director, and/or medical department and should be served to the designated resident. Collect, collate, compile meal count and other unit activity information on to a form or report to provide information as requested Monitor and document that food is cooked, served, and held with safe temperature ranges Perform related duties and special projects as assigned. Additional Information: Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. Qualifications: Two years of cooking experience. There are no formal educational requirements. However, candidates must be able to speak, read and write English and carry out simple instructions. For Department of Correction and Department of Juvenile Justice only One year of experience in a correctional facility assisting in the cooking and preparation of food and performing related functions under the supervision of a Cook. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.