Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.Position SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Head Cook.
In this role, the successful candidate The Head Cook is responsible for cooking and preparation of meals in accordance with the USDAs Dietary Guidelines for Americans, NYSOFA guidelines, the New York City Food Standards, and the NYC Aging guidelines. It is the Head Cook's responsibility to ensure that food service is efficient and organized, food preparation follows principles of nutritional health and safety, and food is served in a sanitary fashion. The Head Cook supervises and coordinates the work of the Assistant Cook and volunteers engaged in food preparation, service, and clean-up.
Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily preparation of food based on production menu
• Supervise proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen, kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to strict sanitary standards according to policies and standards
• Submit food orders; participate in menu planning, receiving and proper storage of food
• Prepare, cook, and supervise portioning and serving of food as required by NYC Aging
• Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly physical inventory
• Take daily temperatures of meals and record them. Note any menu changes or substitutions.
• Direct kitchen staff and volunteers in proper food preparation, handling, and other daily tasks
• Attend training as requested by the supervisor
• Complete Food Protection and Simple Serving course as required by NYC Aging
• Provide customer service in a respectful and professional manner.

Minimum QualificationsTo qualify you must have a High school Education or Equivalent
Must speak, read, and write in English
Must have worked cooking in a food establishment (commercial, school, senior center or other non profit establishment)
Must have great customer service
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $22.60 - $34.77 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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