Head Cook (West 64th)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of position: To provide daily meals to participants of the Daycare center.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Cook and distribute all meals to the classrooms according to the classroom schedules.
• Meals consist of Breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Place food/ supply orders for the program in compliance with CACFP.
• Review, date, and sign all delivered food and store in pantry/ refrigerators Maintain pantry.
• Work collaboratively with our consultants to maintain the menu, and food needs for the participants.
• Communicate with the teachers and office staff. Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Food handlers License a must
• Knowledge of CACFP a plus (will provide training if needed).
• Tech saavy a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to place order over the phone or online preferred with GRCC vendors.
• Ability to maintain food production reports and track meals.
• Ability to follow the guidance for food substitutions for children with allergies or food preferences in conjunction with our consultants.
• Ability to follow the prepared menus.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Working in the Daycare Center.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Benefits: This position is a unionized position with DC 37 Local 205. You will be a member of DC 37 Local 205 Community and Social Agency Employees Union. In addition to your compensation, you will be eligible to receive health and welfare benefits which are offered to all unionized day care employees. Each employee absent proof of other creditable coverage will be auto enrolled in the DC37 Local 205 Welfare Fund Metro Plus Gold Care I, medical, dental and vision insurance plan.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.