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Samaritan Daytop Village Cook (Food handlers required) in Bronx, New York
For over 60 years, Samaritan DayTop Village has and continues to be recognized as one of New York’s Largest as well as nationally known comprehensive Health and Human Service Agency. With 60+ programs and growing across New York City and Greater New York Area, we happily serve over 33,000+ New Yorkers annually within our neighborhoods and communities! With our dedicated staff and partners, we welcome anyone seeking a proactive, meaningful and challenging career within an organization that is rapidly growing.
Here at Samaritan DayTop Village: Where Good Lives™, we encourage anyone to apply if you’re seeking a team-oriented organization that brings a proactive and rewarding work environment.
In this role you will:
Under general supervision, is responsible for purchasing, stocking, preparing and cooking the food that is provided to clients at a program site.
What qualifications do you need:
High School Graduate or GED. Culinary School training is a plus, not required.
At least two years of prior experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment
Food Handling Certificate may be required at certain sites.
Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Good communication skills
Familiar with best practices.
Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
What we can do for you:
Growth potential
Team work
Work that makes a difference and impact your community
Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications
We also offer
Generous Paid Time Off- minimum 15 vacation, 12 sick, 2 personal plus 10 paid holidays for eligible employees
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
401k Pension and Profit Sharing Plan
Voluntary Programs: Enhanced STD / Critical Illness / Accidental Injury / Universal Life / Hospital Indemnity
Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program