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Cook**Urgent Need**

$18.16 per hour

Covenant House

About Covenant House New York

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.

Prepare and serve well-balanced and nutritious meals for clients/special events. Serve clients in a courteous, helpful, and prompt manner. Provide support in various areas, including but not limited to dishwashing and minor food shopping.

Prepare/ serve food for Covenant House clients /special events.

Clean and sanitize dishes/kitchen utensils.

Provide assistance in the development of daily menus.

Strictly follow sanitation, hygiene and food handling standards as per Department of Health and Hygiene.

Promptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to the Kitchen Supervisor.

High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection required.

  • Culinary school diploma A PLUS
  • 2-3 years' experience in the food service industry
  • Highly skilled in food preparation and presentation of food
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
  • Ability to consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, and cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in the proper technique of food preparation
  • 18.16 - 18.16 USD per hour (41st ST - SHELTER)
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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