St. Lucy's - Cook or Cook Assistant

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a full time Cook to work at its St. Lucy’s Shelter located in Jersey City, NJ.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 to 3 years related experience
• Certificate of Food Handling and Safety from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture
  To apply, please submit a resume.

• Plan weekly menu of nutritious meals and food for residents
• Order food and supplies within the limits of the given budget
• Prepare food, cook and serve meals to residents
• Ensure staff has access to food or pre-cooked meals
• Ensure all needed kitchen equipment and cooking utensils are available, maintained, and properly cleaned
• Monitor and oversee food safety, including storage at proper temperature and attention to expiration dates
• Maintain cleanliness of all cooking supplies, utensils, kitchen area, dining area, and pantry.
• Maintain safety, including stove use, sharp utensils, and heavy items such as large pots and pans