Food Service Worker

Lutheran Social Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of New York in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to prepare nutritious meals for residents under the guidance of a licensed dietician and keep the kitchen compliant with city standards.

Responsibilities include inventory, storage rotation, food deliveries, menu planning for special occasions, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen spaces while supporting a diverse resident population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food handling certificate.
• Experience in commercial or institutional food preparation.
• Must be culturally competent and comfortable working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization's mission and conduct ethics.
• Perform regular food inventory.
• Organize and rotate food storage, and manage supplies.
• Place and accept food delivery orders and store with dated labels.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks per menus approved by a licensed dietician.
• Plan menus for special events and holidays.
• Maintain recipes and menus records.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Serve meals and clean service area after use.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by Facility Director.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food storage

Sanitation rules

Written/verbal comms

Teamwork

Time management

Safety environment

Basic IT

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooklyn, NY 11238

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $21.18 - $21.18 Hourly

POSITION: Food Service Worker

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinton Avenue Residence

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Part Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provides nutritious and appetizing meals for residents according to the city food standards, also responding to individual resident needs. Maintains food storage and kitchen in compliance with DOHMH and agency guidelines.

The Food Service Worker is classified as an essential worker, and as such, accepts responsibility for the completion of their critical services to participants on site, even during times of emergency. These include, but are not limited to, emergencies caused by weather, nationwide pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threats.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Act so as to represent Lutheran Social Service of New York's mission, values, ethics, and upholds agency Code of Conduct at all times.
• Perform regular food inventory.
• Ensure food storage areas are organized and food/ supplies are properly rotated.
• Perform all food and supply orders.
• Accept food deliveries and store properly with dated labels.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks based on menus approved by a licensed dietician.
• Plan menus for special occasions, events, and holidays.
• Maintain record of recipes and menus.
• Keep kitchen, appliances, and food storage areas clean and orderly.
• Serve meals and break down/cleans service area thereafter.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by Facility Director.

SUPERVISES:

Volunteers (if applicable)

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in commercial or institutional food preparation.

Must be culturally competent and comfortable working with different populations (HIV, substance use, mental illness, and other populations).

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of proper nutrition and food storage.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well with teams.
• Ability to manage time, organize and multi-task.
• Ability to maintain a safe and controlled environment.
• Ability to apply training to their work.
• Exhibits proficient knowledge of Internet Navigation, E-mail, and Microsoft Word.

DATE REVISED: 7/21/26

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