Assistant Cook

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

HANAC Ravenswood Senior Center, a leading Community‑Based organization in the Ravenswood area, is seeking a Full‑Time Assistant Cook. The successful candidate will perform their responsibilities under the direction of the Head Cook or Director, which will include the overall operations of the kitchen including preparing, cooking, and serving meals to senior participants, and staff as required.

• $21.21

• 35 hours.

• 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Location:
  
  34‑35 A 12th Street, Astoria, NY 11106

• Under the direction of the Head Cook, coordinate the preparation and service of food to seniors and agency programs following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health Regulations, providing approximately 100–150 meals for lunch and 30–50 meals for breakfast.
• Assure the meals maintain high quality and are delivered on time; monitor and maintain the inventory of food and supplies; present weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Senior Services.
• Order food and supplies in sufficient quantities for weekly meals; monitor deliveries.
• Determine work schedule assignments for kitchen staff (volunteers).
• Assist in daily clean‑up of the kitchen including cupboard, shelves, mop and sweep, work surface, cooking equipment; follow a daily schedule for cleaning as posted.
• Must hold NYC Food Handlers License; assure and maintain adherence to DOHMH and DFTA sanitation standards; maintain records related to meals served, inventory, lifts, and carries.
• Arrange and direct appropriate storage and safety standards of food and supplies; maintain food usage records and record temperature daily for breakfast and lunch using the required forms; keep equipment log temperature in A.M. and P.M.
• Monitor work of kitchen helpers (volunteers); work well with all staff and support the vision and focus of the agency.
• In the absence of the Head Cook, assume responsibility for cooking and serving meals following DFTA nutrition guidelines and Department of Health regulations; assist with food preparation, check and preserve all fresh fruits and vegetables in the freezer and fridge; remind the cook of leftover foods and meat to use before opening new inventory.
• Move, unpack, check nutrition facts and expiration dates, and store foods using FIFO; put date received on new supplies; perform other required tasks.

• Ability to read, write, or speak English.
• Must hold NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• High School Diploma / GED Equivalency.
• Experience in food service.
• Knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage.
• Knowledge of nutritional values in food preparation.
• Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus.
• Skill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal times.
• Skill to prepare large quantity meals with a minimum of waste.
• Knowledge of and ability to train others in sanitary methods of food handling, food preparation, and cooking techniques.
• Skill to monitor inventory levels.
• Dependable, reliable, and on‑time.
• Knowledge of mathematics and computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals internally and externally.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to attend training and apply for all necessary certifications.
• Experience working with senior citizens.

• In‑depth knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Strong team spirit.
• Attention to detail.

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Program Director, Shahenaz Hamde, by phone at 718‑786‑1550 or email your resume to shamde
.