Overview

Organization Overview: Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.

 

Purpose of Position: To provide daily meals to participants of the Daycare Center & After School Program.

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

  • Cook and distribute all meals to the classrooms according to the classroom schedules.
  • Meals consist of Breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack: afternoon Lunch and Snack for the After School Program except during holiday camp.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Place food/ supply orders for the program in compliance with CACFP.
  • Review, date, and sign all delivered food and store in pantry/ refrigerators.
  • Maintain pantry.
  • Work collaboratively with our consultants to maintain the menu, and food needs for the participants.
  • Communicate with the teachers and program staff.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Food Handler’s License a MUST!
  • Knowledge of CACFP a plus (will provide training if needed).
  • Proficiency with the use of tech items, a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work collaboratively with Head Cook to place orders over the phone or online preferred with GRCC vendors.
  • Ability to assist the head cook to maintain Food Production Reports and track meals.
  • Ability to follow the guidance for food substitutions for children with allergies or food preferences in conjunction with our consultants.
  • Ability to follow the prepared menus.

 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

  • Working in the Daycare Center Kitchen.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time while cooking. 
  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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