Cook
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 Food Services Department. The Food Services 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. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know . Requirements Minimum Qualifications
• Proof of GED or High School diploma
- Proof of GED or High School diploma
- Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a Cook
• Culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
- 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
• Follow menus, cooking instructions, and safety standards.
- 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
• Monday-Friday • Staggered shifts: 5:30am - 1:30pm, 6:30am - 2:30pm, 7:30am - 3:30pm 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
- 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.)
From Harlem Children's Zone's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 16 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job