Barbara Kleiman Men's Shelter - Cook, Sr

Barbara Kleiman Men's Shelter - Cook, Sr.

Barbara Kleiman Shelter, 19 Debervoise Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Program: City Beet Kitchens

Salary Range: $45,000 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Senior Cook include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Overseeing the preparation of three meals daily for 110 residents as well as snacks, with particular attention to the needs of residents with dietary restrictions
• Prepare meals according to written recipes
• Maintaining and operating kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Ordering, storage, control and management of all stock, according to regulations and administrative procedures
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers
• Support with all aspects of daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and other food service areas
• Follow menu and maintaining food and supply budgets
• Attend Monthly Kitchen Manager's meeting
• Ensure kitchen food distribution is in compliance with DRS & DOHMH regulations
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service and cleanup
• Ensure safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared food
• Supervise and participate in training kitchen personnel on their duties and responsibility

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Requires NYC Food Handler's Certificate
• Formal culinary arts training and/ or institutional cooking experience
• Must be a team player and able to work any shift

Barbara Kleiman Shelter, 19 Debervoise Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America