EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Per Diem Cook to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. 

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.

                                                                      JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Per Diem Cook

Location:  ABLE House

Hours:    Per Diem

Union:  Non-Union

Duties:

• Perform all sanitation and cleaning tasks on food contact surfaces.
• Perform a full range of cooking such as breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Disassemble, clean, and assemble components in accordance with sanitation rules.
• Operate large scale kitchen equipment using gas, electric, steam or microwave power sources
• Follow workplace safety rules to include wearing personal protective equipment. 
• Maintains open communication and good relationships with others.
• Ensure that food is handled in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and requirements; maintain all necessary forms and records.
• Knowledge of NYS Food Protection guidelines and must have the Food Handler's Certificate.
• Assist in preparation of menu and supply requisitions as directed. 

Reports to:  Program Director, Office Manager

  Qualifications: 

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Requires a minimum of two year of cooking experience as Cook in a high volume health care institution or commercial establishment with a large volume food service.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be knowledgeable of DOHMH guidelines and follow this in all operations
• Culinary degree and/or NYS Food Protection Certificate