Cook, New York

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Cook with the Promise Academy Kitchen Department.

The Culinary Team at HCZ works to transform how the community engages with food—by improving our nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat through hands-on nutrition education in the garden and the kitchen, in the classroom, and in the boardroom.

The Cook at the Harlem Children’s Zone is responsible for cooking and preparing food for scholars and staff according to established recipes and production guidelines while ensuring compliance with food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background and be proficient in the knowledge and use of kitchen equipment. In addition, the Cook oversees prep cooks while collaborating closely with the Kitchen Manager and Server to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Proof of GED or High School diploma

Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate (must be willing to obtain within the first thirty days of employment)

A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a Cook

Who You Are

Culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for high-volume production. including restaurants and banquet facilities 

Must be knowledgeable of Health Department and other governmental agency regulation

Must have proven ability to lead and support the kitchen staff

Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

What You'll Do

Follow menus, cooking instructions, and safety standards.

Execute daily menu preparation ensuring quality and quantity.

Ensure menu items are prepared and displayed in an attractive way

Consistently show knowledge of cooking equipment, food products, preparation methods, and portion sizes.

Stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies

Lift carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pound

Schedule

Monday-Friday 

6:00 AM- 2:30 PM

Benefits

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

Highly competitive base salaries

Paid time off 

Employee referral bonus 

Career Advancement

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Financial wellness perks

Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $48,000-$53,000 per year.  To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.