Assistant Cook at HANAC

HANAC Inc. originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.HANAC Ravenswood Senior Center a leading Community-Based organization in the Ravenswood area is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Cook. The successful candidate will perform their responsibilities under the direction of the Head Cook or Director which will include the overall operations of the kitchen including preparing cooking and serving meals to senior participants and staff as required.Rate per hour: $21.2118Hours per week: 35 hrs.Required Schedule: 7:30 amto 3:30 pm Monday through FridayLocation:34-35 A 12th Street Astoria NY 11106Primary Job Responsibilities:Under the direction of Head Cook coordinates the preparation and service of food to Seniors and agency programs following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health RegulationsProvide approximately 100-150 meals for lunch and 30-50 meals for breakfast.Assures the meals maintain high quality and are delivered on timeMonitors and maintains the inventory of food and supplies and presents with the Head Cook weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Senior Services.Orders food and supplies in sufficient quantities for weekly meals and monitors deliveriesUnder the direction of Head Cook determines work schedule assignments for Kitchen staff (volunteers)Assists in daily clean-up of the kitchen including cupboard shelves mop and sweep work surface cooking equipment daily and follow a daily schedule for cleaning as posted.Must have NYC Food Handlers LicenseAssure and maintain adherence to DOHMH and DFTA sanitation standardsHelp to maintains records related to meals served inventory Lifts and carries food provisionsArranges and directs the appropriate storage and safety standards of food and suppliesMaintain food usage records and record temperature daily for breakfast and lunch using the required formsKeep records of equipment log temperature in A.M and P.M.Monitors work of Kitchen helpers (volunteers)Works well with all staff and support the vision and focus of the agencyIn the absence of the Head Cook assume responsibility for cooking and serving meals following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health regulationsAssist with food preparation and check and preserve all the fresh fruits and vegetables in the freezer and fridge remind the cook of leftover foods and meat to use before opening new inventory.Move unpack check nutrition facts and expiration dates and store foods FIRST IN and FIRST OUT and put date received on new suppliesPerform other required tasks.Statement of skills knowledge and abilities:The Asst. Cook must have knowledge of the followingAbility to read write or speak EnglishMust hold NYC Food Protection CertificateHigh School Diploma/ GED EquivalencyExperience in Food ServiceKnowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storageKnowledge of nutritional values in food preparationSkill to estimate food quantities required for menusSkill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal timesSkill to prepare large quantity meals with a minimum of wasteKnowledge of and ability to train others in sanitary methods of food handling food preparation and cooking techniquesSkill to monitor inventory levelsDependable Reliable and On-timeKnowledge of mathematics and computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals internally and externallyAbility to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of timeAbility to multitaskWilling to attend training and apply for all necessary certificationsExperience working with Senior Citizens.In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniquesWorking knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocolsStrong team spiritAttention to detailIf you are interested in this position please contact the Program Director Shahenaz Hamde by phone at or email your resume to emailprotected Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Knife Skills,Meal Preparation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1