Production Cook Job at Riverdale Country School in New York

Overview

Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is seeking a Production Cook. The base pay range is $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr. This range is provided by Riverdale Country School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals in the kitchen under the guidance and direction of the Executive Sous Chef and the management team.
• Perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Demonstrate thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
• Comply with all state food handling laws and regulations, and follow the schools policies and procedures.
• Work as a team member, assist co-workers with varying levels of food preparation and service, and be willing to flex or extend the work schedule for the schools events.
• Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality, and minimal absences; promote professional growth and development.
• Establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff, administrators, students, and parents; communicate effectively with them.
• Ensure proper storage, temperature control, and food safety standards are followed; maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, equipment, and utensils.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (e.g., choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, knives) and assist in maintaining production records (food usage, overages, shortages, and guest counts).
• Assist with ordering and inventory for upcoming production and report safety hazards to management.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with the Riverdale community and management team.
• Communicate allergens and food knowledge to guests as appropriate.
• Receive deliveries and store items properly; understand diet-restricted meal components and related production and service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Types of Machines, Tools, and Equipment

• Basic cooking utensils and equipment such as pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, knives, ovens, grills/stoves, microwaves, steam kettles, and related tools.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, kneel, reach, and lift/carry/push up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment.
• High School Diploma.
• ServSafe Certification - preferred. NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate - willing to maintain a current certification.

Education and/Or Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment. Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment. High School Diploma.

Primary Working Relationships

• Executive Sous Chef, Assistant Director of Food Service, Students, Faculty and Staff

Term of Employment

• Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm; some evenings and weekends required, subject to change with notice. 10-month full-time position; side work possible when available during summer months.

To Apply

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Benefits

• Transportation: Shuttle service to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station; limited stops near transit hubs in Manhattan.
• Professional Development: Generous professional-development budget for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Grants and Stipends: Eligibility for Frankel Fellow grants and other stipends for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs, and chaperoning trips.
• Sabbatical: Full-time teaching faculty eligible after 10 years of employment.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account available.
• Retirement: Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA; school contributes 7% of annual salary.
• Vacation: Generous time-off policy in addition to school calendar vacations.

$22-$26 /hr