COOK

Cook

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The DOC seeks to hire Cooks whose task will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Performing work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation of food in an institution and be responsible for.
• Preparation and cooking of food, using standard procedures and quantity recipes.
• Portioning out food according to departmental standards and checking prepared food out of the kitchen to feeding areas.
• Supervises and instructs inmates assigned to the unit.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the work area.
• Serves on steam table in serving area, as required.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required.
• Previous work experience in a restaurant, school, or other large-scale food operation.

Available tours would be 4AM- 1PM or 10AM – 7PM with pass days of MON/TUES, TUES/WED, or WED/THURS, depending operational needs.