Senior Cook

New York City

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East Elmhurst, NY, us on site Until 9/24/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 26, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC is seeking to hire a Senior Cook whose tasks will include but are not limited to the following:
-Supervising the daily work performance and training of cooks and auxiliary kitchen workers.
-Applying departmental procedures applicable to controlling food and other supplies.
-Distributing prepared foods and maintaining general cleanliness in the kitchen and related
areas, including refrigerators and storerooms.
-Conferring with the dietitian regarding menus, quantity recipes and assignments.
-Participating in all cooking activities.
-Direct and instruct inmates assigned as kitchen helpers.
-Performing related work and special projects as may be required.

Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene required.

SENIOR COOK - 90235

1. Elementary school graduation plus three years of cooking experience; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Compensation (from employer):
46232 – 52242 USD

About this role

Summary

Supervise kitchen staff, manage food prep, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with dietitian.

Job title

Senior Cook

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

public sector

Location requirements

East Elmhurst, NY; no remote work allowed

Salary

$46k–$52k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food protection certificatecooking experiencesupervisionfood safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

culinaryfood safetykitchen supervisionnutrition
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

East Elmhurst, Queens, NY, USA

On-site City