What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager / Head Cook position at PSS?
Kitchen Manager / Head Cook
Make a difference in the lives of New York City’s older adults, their families and the community. For over 60 years PSS has performed vital and important work -- through its nine centers, two apartment buildings and affiliated programs, the agency touches the lives of over 1,000 people a day. As the Cook at one of our senior centers you will be responsible for planning, cooking, and serving nutritious meals to our seniors; supervising kitchen staff; following food safety standards and guidelines in keeping our members healthy, engaged and connected. The role of the Kitchen Manager/ Head Cook is crucial since the meals at the senior center are vital in the life of our senior members who rely on us daily.
This is a full-time non-exempt position that reports directly to the Senior Director of Older Adult Centers.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Catering Coordinator, Cooks, Program Aides and Drivers
- Prepare menus following NYC aging and Nutritional guidelines.
- Prepare, cook and supervise portioning and rationing of meals.
- Submit food order in a timely manner and oversee Inventory.
- Work with Catering Coordinator to price food and supplies in accordance to budget.
- Receive food purchased, checking delivered food for price and weight, quantity and quality (free from swelling, bulges, dents, mold, leaks, odor and spoilage).
- Oversee proper food storage; dating all food received and using the FIFO code (First In First Out) and checking for proper rotation.
- Research and learn new recipes to provide a variety of meals.
- Keep record of food temperature and equipment temperature.
- Responsible for the proper functioning and overall cleaning of the kitchen equipment and work surfaces, and maintaining sanitation standards.
- Maintain daily food use records and conduct monthly physical food inventory.
- Supervise and train WEP workers, Title V workers, volunteers and all kitchen helpers.
- Communicate with supervisor and other staff in a timely fashion and meet all required deadlines.
- Keep all NYC aging records.
- Actively pursue and take full advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development. Follow and subscribe to professional development resources (i.e. e-newsletters, professional social media, national aging websites, etc.)
- Adhere to NYC aging and other relevant government guidelines, regulations, procedures and compliance expectations.
- Comply with PSS Personnel Policy
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Locations changes may occur.
- Occasional weekends, holidays and evening hours may be required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- One year experience as a professional cook
- Must hold a valid food protection and handler certification
- Physical stamina is required with the ability to lift heavy objects and work for long periods while standing
- Experience working with Older Adults preferred
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good understanding of Food Service Management preferred
- Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) desirable
Professionalism and other qualities:
- Ability to work well independently and on a team
- Maturity and good judgment in relating to peers, partners, and families
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and think strategically
Salary : $28
