Cook
Core
Prepare, cook, bake, and serve food to children and youth in ACS care facilities, including therapeutic diets and special occasions.
Role type
Institutional Cook
Builds
Meals and snacks for residents in juvenile detention centers and congregate facilities
Domain
Child welfare / Juvenile justice / Food services
Required skills
Food preparation, cooking, baking, portioning, sanitation compliance, menu planning, dietary restriction management, staff training, inventory management
Preferred skills
Experience in correctional facilities, knowledge of NYC Food Standards and OCFS Regulations
Technologies
Standard kitchen equipment, recipe management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare food following nutritionist instructions and sanitary codes, portion food according to standards, ensure cleanliness of work area, train institutional aids on food prep and sanitation, prepare therapeutic diets, monitor food safety temperatures, compile meal count reports
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC