Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 101 programs in 138 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons, but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

The Cook provides nutritionally appropriate and delicious meals that meet USDA standards for the Bronx NSP, placement program for adjudicated youth.

• Prepares all meals in accordance with nutritional plans for the consumers
• Plans menus, prepares weekly grocery shopping lists along with needed supplies for personal hygiene and housekeeping.
• Engages youth in food preparation as appropriate.
• Serves, cleans, and sanitizes food preparation and serving areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of all food storage areas. Ensures all food is stored and marked correctly.
• Completes a weekly safety/operational check of all appliances and kitchen.
• Removes all garbage to outside cans daily.
• Reports all unsafe conditions.
• Reports all incidents and any untoward actions to the consumers immediately.
• Weekend and evening shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/ GED.
• NYS food handler certificate.
• At least two years of cooking in a residential / school program preferred.
• Knowledge of Child Welfare.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Able to lift objects weighing 40lbs or more.

$19/hour