Assistant Kitchen Manager

HELP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the food services team at a transitional shelter site in New York. You will assist with meal preparation, service, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while supervising Residential Aides and tracking daily meal counts and inventory.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, English literacy, and a Food Handlers License, with 3+ years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous related experience in food service.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to keep a simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Three years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, food service, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Keep daily meal count records and accurate inventory records.
• Supervise appointed Residential Aides and report to Safety Director.

Skills

English literacy

Inventory management

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers License

Job description

Program: HELP Unity | 23 W 106th Street, NY, NY 10025

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

What You'll Do

HELP USA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will report to the Safety Director and will supervise appointed Residential Aides. You will be responsible for helping with food preparation, food service, and kitchen cleanliness. You will also keep daily meal count records as well as accurate inventory records.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.

Previous related experience in food service.

Ability to read and write in English.

Ability to keep a simple inventory of supplies on hand and needed.

Food Handlers License required.

Three years related work experience preferred.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.