Cook III

Job TitlePrepare and cook meals with the ability to read and understand measurements and cooking instructions. To ensure proper stock levels of food are maintained.Key Overview FunctionsAdhere to Glatt Kosher Dietary Laws as required by the agency's rabbinical supervisor.Prepare meals in adherence to the standards of OPWDD's modified texture requirements as well as to the specialized diet order provided by the dietician.Prepare a minimum of 50-100 or more meals per day in a commercial kitchen, tastefully, with minimal waste and spoilage from menus provided by Dietician and Food SupervisorMaintain a weekly supply of food based on existing inventory as well as weekly food purchases and then submit orders to Manager/Supervisor on a weekly basis.Receive and review all food orders to ensure the appropriate Kosher certifications, quality and quantity.Core CompetenciesOrdering stock and suppliesMaintain cleanlinessHealth and food safetyKnife skillsMultitaskingTeam playerReading and understanding menuEducational / Training RequiredHS diploma preferred.Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions.1-2 years' cooking experience and the use of unsophisticated tools.Knowledge and experience with Kosher dietary laws required.Experience Required/Language Preference2 to 4 years of experienceEnglishComputer Skills RequiredYesVisual and Manual DexterityMust have ability to use your hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.Obtains a Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire date.Work Environment / Physical EffortThe position requires the ability to travel from site to site to make program visits. There is walking in the residential programs up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift activities related supplies.Great BenefitsGenerous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceWho We AreThe Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.More on Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.