Food Handler

Community Housing Innovations, Inc.; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

2 personal days awarded annually

Health insurance and HRA

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending account

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Voluntary plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) is seeking staff to prepare and serve meals, assemble meal kits, and assist with food deliveries. You will record meal counts, submit weekend statistics, and ensure accurate records are kept for food service.

The role emphasizes customer service to CHI clients and external vendors and requires punctuality and teamwork. The position offers part-time weekend shifts (Sat-Sun, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.) with overtime available and a relevant NYS Food Handler’s

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to relate to underserved populations and work in a team.
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus and helpful in the community setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for shift.
• Prepare meal kits for future distribution.
• Assist in receiving and unloading of food deliveries.
• Record meal count and submit weekend statistics to Program Manager.
• Provide exemplary customer service to CHI clients and outside vendors.
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Spanish helpful

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Prepare and serve meals for shift.
• Prepare meal kits for future distribution.
• Assist in receiving and unloading of food deliveries.
• Advise Program Manager of needs and assist with completing food orders from vendor. Complete weekly orders for Contracted Food Vendor and inform Program Manager of any issues or changes.
• Serve as the point person for Contracted Food Vendor personnel.
• Thoroughly clean entire work area after each meal distribution.
• Record meal count and submit weekend statistics to Program Manager. Maintain records for food service and update tracking sheets and menus monthly.
• Provide exemplary customer service to CHI clients and outside vendors.
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.

ANYTHING ELSE?

• Salary: $17.83 an hour (approximately $14,835 annually)
• Overtime available
• Open shifts: Part-time: Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

WHAT DO I NEED?

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificates or Licenses: Current New York State Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Experience: One to two years working in a food service environment preferred.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

WHY CHI?

CHI Employs a Team Of Hard-working, Compassionate People Who Want To Give Back To Others In Their Community. We Are Proud To Offer

• Paid time off
• 2 personal days awarded annually
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Voluntary plans
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.