Head Cook of Older Adult Centers - East Side house SETTLEMENT
Bronx, NY 10454
About the Job
Head Cook of Older Adult Centers - Temp to Hire
Program
Older Adult Centers
Site/Location
East Side ...Required Education, Experience and Skills:
High School Diploma
NYC Dept. of Health Food Handler’s Certificate
Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs.
Analytical skills to evaluate and process information and data and make operational decisions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assess priorities and actions.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Thorough understanding of DFTA policies and procedures.
Have an understanding of the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring non-prejudice manner.
Effective communication skills, including strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills.
Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus
Competencies:
Customer Service
Problem Solving/ Analysis
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork Orientation
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Teamwork Orientation
Supervisory Responsibility
This position oversees the daily performance of kitchen staff and collaborates with the Program Director for performance management.
Travel
Travel is primarily during the business day to older adult centers, affiliated ESH programs, and/or other agency/ program partners.
Work Environment
This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chefs’ knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, for an 8-hour day and occasional weekends and holidays. Days and hours of work will range within and to cover the shift of operations from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Days/hours subject to change based on ESH’s program needs.
Remote Work
This position is not eligible for remote work. Availability and visibility on site for staff and clients is essential to the success of the operation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.