Chef / Cook

Chef / Cook - Services for the Underserved - New York

Chef & Cook

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. In this position you will prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. The Cook will assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. The ideal candidate should have experience in the safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. He/she will be 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. Evening and Weekend Hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for 200 homeless individuals including those with special diets.
• 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.
• Daily Equipment Logs, Food Logs and Waste Logs.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. (Including Weekly Deliveries need to be Stored, Label, and Dated also must be able to lift 25lbs.)
• 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
• Cook and serve 3 meals per day to 200 shelter residents according to the census and the menu.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, group supervision, and training as needed.
• Kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance according to NYC and NYS - DOH guidelines and program requirements.
• Prepare and serve meals at SUS Multiple Sites if necessary.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one year of experience in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management within a large institutional or commercial setting.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• NY State Food Handlers Certificate required, additional nutritional training, and certificates preferred.

• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: $20.32 – $21.87 hourly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Chef New York Services for the Underserved

Non - Profit • More than 250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2026

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.