Cook - The Children's Aid Society : Job Details

Cook

Hourly: $23-$26 per hour

Position Summary: Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY that brings together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp each day. The purpose of this camp is to provide traditional summer camp activities (swimming, arts & crafts, sports, horsemanship, etc.) in the context of relationship building. The children who attend this camp are from different socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13.

The Cook is responsible for preparing 600 lunches for the Summer Day Camp. The menu for the camp is to be implemented as directed by the meal plan and in collaboration with the Kitchen Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Cook meals and maintain sanitary conditions
• Monitor the meals and provide additional food as needed
• Prepare special meals for campers with special dietary needs
• Keep Kitchen clean and orderly
• Dispose of all garbage and recycling in proper dumpsters

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• 3 years of experience as a chef cooking for 400 individuals
• Experience in the management and organization of kitchen staff
• Knowledge of USDA and Health Codes pertaining to food service

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Qualifications Skills Required Time Management: Advanced Team Collaboration: Novice Attention to Detail: Novice Conflict Resolution: Some Knowledge Preferred Organizational Skills: Advanced Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Experience Required 3 years: Experience as a chef cooking for 400 individuals or more Licenses & Certifications Required

Food Handlers Certificate