Food Service Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,236,800 - 64,747,200; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is hiring a Food Service Worker to support the facility's food services operation. You will help with safe food preparation, storage, and distribution of meals, while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

This role involves teamwork and direct interaction with clients and staff in a busy NYC area setting. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year in food prep, and a NYC Food Protection Certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in food prep/kitchen maintenance.
• Food Protection Certificate by NYC DoHMH required.
• Certification for food services preparation preferred.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, ordering, and food storage.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety codes and menu plans.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment; clean dishes and tables.
• Prepare simple meals; assist with plating.
• Distribute pre-cooked meals delivered by an outside vendor.
• Serve clients waiting in line for meals.
• Coordinate as needed with the operations team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Independent work

Diversity experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food services certification

Food Protection Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Food Service Worker

Salary: $20.88 per hour.

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities – our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, the Food Service Worker assists with the Food Services operation of the facility. Responsibilities include safe, clean preparation of nutritional meals; storage of unused food; washing of dishes, pots, etc.; disposing of trash; and assisting with distribution of pre‑cooked meals delivered by an outside vendor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, ordering, and food storage.
• Help ensure that all food service operations are in compliance with health and safety codes while adhering to the agency menu plan.
• Help keep a safe and sanitary environment by picking up trash, cleaning plates and dishes, and wiping tables as needed.
• Clean pots, pans, and other kitchen dishes, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assist with meal preparation and plating.
• Prepare simple meals such as salads or fruit plates.
• Assist by cutting, peeling, or slicing food as needed.
• Serve clients waiting in line for meals.
• Distribute pre‑cooked meals delivered by an outside vendor.
• Assure quality and quantity of food preparation and delivery to clients, adhering to food safety standards and ensuring all food is free of contaminants and pathogens.
• Engage in coordination activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification from an accredited educational institution for food services preparation preferred.
• Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• One year of experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Availability for a flexible schedule as needed.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Team player with ability to work independently.