Head Cook
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Full time
Head Cook
samaritanvillage· Transitional Housing
About this role
Overview
Head Cook
Don’t Just Feed Your Community…..Plan the Menu!
$27.88 per hour
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under general supervision, the Head Cook is responsible for providing supervision of the kitchen as well as cooking staff in a Transitional Housing setting. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Provides Food Services supervision to cooks toward building proficiency in institutional cooking.
- Supervise and maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
- Monitors compliance with nutrition, sanitary regulations, and safety standards in work areas.
- Ensures that all food service operations comply with health and safety codes while adhering to the agency menu plan.
- Ensures meals are prepared and served (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) according to the Department Of Health as well as the Department of Homeless Services regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluate inventory and order kitchen materials within the guidelines of established purchasing protocols.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- Someone with a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or Culinary School training
- Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- At least Two (2) years of relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar environment such as the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city-operated organization.
- Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
- Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Head Cook position at samaritanvillage located?
This Head Cook role at samaritanvillage is based in Bronx, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head Cook role at samaritanvillage full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Head Cook role in the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage.
Which team or department does the Head Cook at samaritanvillage belong to?
This Head Cook position is part of the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Head Cook position at samaritanvillage?
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When was the Head Cook job at samaritanvillage posted?
This Head Cook position at samaritanvillage was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head Cook
samaritanvillage
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