Cook - Rising Ground, Inc

Overview

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with the NYC Dept. of Health and NYS OCFS requirements along with maintaining cleanliness and safety in all areas of food handling, appliances, storage, supplies and cooking utensils. 

• Will develop menus in collaboration with input from youth and parents for children/youth with special food requirements.
• Prepares meals daily for residents and record menu subsitutions 
• Prepare Holiday meals for residents and families 
• Monitors amount of food consumed by residents and maintain proper nutritional standards 
• Makes available food in the appropriate amount for substitute cook
• Cleans up after meals (pots, pans, dishes, silverware, sink, and stove) and dispose of garbage
• Maintains cleanliness of dining area
• Defrost and cleans refrigerator and freezers as needed 
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in all areas of food handling, appliances, storage of supplies, eating and cooking utensil space
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Helps to create a climate of comfort and trust with residents
• Report immediately to Program Director any problems or accidents occuring in the kitchen
• Report immediately any faulty or inferior quality food which is received from food vendor
• Keep written record of food served
• Maintain's the kitchen inventory ordeing just enough to make sure necessary ingredients are always on hand without any going to waste and making sure everything is stored properly for safety and space efficiency
• Other related task that may be assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma 
• Food Handler Certification required within first week of hire and recertified as needed to demonstrate understanding and ability to follow the health codes pertaining to safety and sanitation of the work area and cooking utensils, personal grooming and how to properly prepare food 
• 2+ years experience with food handling required 
• Ability to relate to the children/youth
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Proficiency in writing. 

Hourly: $20.50 

Location: Bronx

Hours: 6:30 - 3:30pm