Cook

Min USD $43,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $48,019.00/Yr.

Position Overview S:US is seeking a Cook for their adult families shelter located in Manhattan.

This position is located at East 31 Sreet New York, NY 10016 SCOPE OF ROLE : The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for homeless individuals including those with special diets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.
• Assist in the implementation of a Daily Cooking and & Nutrition (Daily Living Skills) training curriculum for Shelter Residents to prepare them for independent living.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Supervise, instruct, and train residents in basic nutrition, preparation of meals, basic food handling and storage, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance according to NYC and NYS - DOH guidelines and program requirements.
• Comply with and enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Comply with, enforce, and carry out all SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Program Director.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required, additional nutritional training, and certificates preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year experience in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management in a large institutional/commercial setting.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you .

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected] .

ID 2025-17891

Work Location In Person