Cook - at BronxWorks — The Bronx, USA | Base Career

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BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being.

From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.

In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

The Older Adult Center kitchens provide fresh healthy meals to older adult clients daily.

Responsibilities

Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance.
Assist with weighing in, receiving and proper storage of food.
Participate in menu planning.
Prepare food under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods.
Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards.
Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices.
Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory.
Help coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service and cleanup.
Attend relevant BronxWorks training.
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
Also assist in other sites if necessary.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred.
Valid Safe Food Handlers’ Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 3-6 months of employment.

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org .

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