Cook

Hope Leadership Academy (1732 Madison Avenue)

$25.00 per hour

Position Summary:

At Children's Aid, we believe that all kids have limitless potential. Our dedicated staff provides comprehensive support for nearly 50,000 children and families in targeted, under-resourced New York City neighborhoods. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life: excellent education and health care, social-emotional support, and strong, stable families.

HLA is seeking to hire a part-time cook to be a part of the HLA-POWER team. The Cook will prepare properly portioned food for all HLA students and the community in accordance with production sheets, standardized recipes, preparation methods, time schedules, and sanitary standards as prescribed by the CA Go Healthy program.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares food items on the menus for students and personnel according to CA Go Healthy and CACFP guidance.
• Prepares daily hot and cold meals for students.
• Prepares meals for holidays and special occasions for the center.
• Cleans kitchen and working areas at the beginning and end of shifts, and throughout the day.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and strong communication skills with other cooks, managers, and staff.
• Attends in-service training.
• Ensures food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards.
• Responsible for ordering food and inventory.
• Provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers and HLA staff.
• Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.
• Reports data into online systems in a timely manner.
• Follows CACFP guidelines.
• Efficiently operates kitchen equipment and uses utensils to the greatest advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in cooking and serving.
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
• Ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.