Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Job Cook (Bronx citadel Child Care Center)
Salvation Army Eastern Territory, Bronx, New York, United States, 10458
Cook Position
Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the Cook is primarily responsible for preparing and serving all food in the center and for maintaining the kitchen in a sanitary and efficient condition. Additionally, the Cook is responsible for the supervision and training of other staff assigned to kitchen or food service responsibilities. General Duties
Follow individual work schedule provided by the Educational Director to indicate specific responsibilities and the time scheduled for them. Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve the center's services. Participates in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Educational Director. (These will be called when changes are planned in the children's program which affect the Cook so that discussions and suggestions for improving the services may be shared among the Educational Director and staff. Such meetings will also be called when policy or changes are made affecting budgetary needs for food and supplies or rearrangement of space). Special Duties Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the Cook will carry out the following functions in accordance with the work schedule provided by the Educational Director. Food Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices. Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the Educational Director. Confer with the Educational Director when menu changes are indicated, i.e., necessary substitution or the use of leftovers. Apportionment of food for children's groups according to need. Make local food purchases when necessary. Rotate food to ensure and dispose of expired containers. Housekeeping Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices. Keep kitchen and storeroom in clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink, refrigeration, cupboards. Keep kitchen equipment and utensils in good condition. Place kitchen garbage in designated covered receptacle. In the absence of a helper, the Cook shall wash dishtowels and truck covers. Inventory and Supplies Keep a simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed. Inform Educational Director of needed food supplies, repairs, and replacement of kitchen equipment and utensils. Be responsible for storing or for supervising the storage of all food and household supplies. Recordkeeping Prepare CACFP food production records and menus Keep kitchen logs up to date
refrigerator temperature, milk log, etc. Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above and with programmatic needs. Qualifications
Previous related experience in food preparation (preferably in large quantities), dishwashing and housekeeping. Ability to write menus, recipes and work schedules. Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed. Friendly, cheerful personality and ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents and visitors to the center. Ability to maintain sanitary work and personal habits. Must have basic computer skills
email, ability to do online training.
Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the Cook is primarily responsible for preparing and serving all food in the center and for maintaining the kitchen in a sanitary and efficient condition. Additionally, the Cook is responsible for the supervision and training of other staff assigned to kitchen or food service responsibilities. General Duties
Follow individual work schedule provided by the Educational Director to indicate specific responsibilities and the time scheduled for them. Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve the center's services. Participates in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Educational Director. (These will be called when changes are planned in the children's program which affect the Cook so that discussions and suggestions for improving the services may be shared among the Educational Director and staff. Such meetings will also be called when policy or changes are made affecting budgetary needs for food and supplies or rearrangement of space). Special Duties Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the Cook will carry out the following functions in accordance with the work schedule provided by the Educational Director. Food Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices. Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the Educational Director. Confer with the Educational Director when menu changes are indicated, i.e., necessary substitution or the use of leftovers. Apportionment of food for children's groups according to need. Make local food purchases when necessary. Rotate food to ensure and dispose of expired containers. Housekeeping Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices. Keep kitchen and storeroom in clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink, refrigeration, cupboards. Keep kitchen equipment and utensils in good condition. Place kitchen garbage in designated covered receptacle. In the absence of a helper, the Cook shall wash dishtowels and truck covers. Inventory and Supplies Keep a simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed. Inform Educational Director of needed food supplies, repairs, and replacement of kitchen equipment and utensils. Be responsible for storing or for supervising the storage of all food and household supplies. Recordkeeping Prepare CACFP food production records and menus Keep kitchen logs up to date
refrigerator temperature, milk log, etc. Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above and with programmatic needs. Qualifications
Previous related experience in food preparation (preferably in large quantities), dishwashing and housekeeping. Ability to write menus, recipes and work schedules. Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed. Friendly, cheerful personality and ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents and visitors to the center. Ability to maintain sanitary work and personal habits. Must have basic computer skills
email, ability to do online training.