COOK
- Pay
- $42,564 – $48,097 per year
- Location
- East Elmhurst, NY
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
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 seeks to hire Cooks whose task will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Performing work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation of food in an institution and be responsible for.
- Preparation and cooking of food, using standard procedures and quantity recipes.
- Portioning out food according to departmental standards and checking prepared food out of the kitchen to feeding areas.
- Supervises and instructs inmates assigned to the unit.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the work area.
- Serves on steam table in serving area, as required.
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required.
- Previous work experience in a restaurant, school, or other large-scale food operation.
Additional information
Available tours would be 4AM- 1PM or 10AM - 7PM with pass days of MON/TUES, TUES/WED, or WED/THURS, depending operational needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Two years of cooking experience. There are no formal educational requirements. However, candidates must be able to speak, read and write English and carry out simple instructions.
- For Department of Correction and Department of Juvenile Justice only One year of experience in a correctional facility assisting in the cooking and preparation of food and performing related functions under the supervision of a Cook.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the COOK role at City of New York?
The COOK posting at City of New York states compensation of $42,564 – $48,097 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of New York's official career site.
Where is the COOK job at City of New York located?
This COOK position at City of New York is located in East Elmhurst, NY. Always check City of New York's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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