Food Service Worker

Lutheran-Social-Services-of-New-York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of New York is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare nutritious meals for residents at Clinton Avenue Residence. The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate storage, and orderly kitchen operations.

You will manage menus approved by a dietician, coordinate orders, and help supervise volunteers while maintaining compliance with agency standards and city guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handling certificate preferred.
• Experience in commercial or institutional food preparation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious meals and snacks according to menus and dietician guidance.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and proper food storage and rotation.
• Place and receive food orders; manage inventory and supplies.
• Serve meals and assist with cleanup of service areas.
• Keep records of recipes, menus, and applicable documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DOHMH and agency guidelines.
• Supervise volunteers when applicable and support the Facility Director.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Training application

Internet navigation

Email

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Job description

POSITION: Food Service WorkerREPORTS TO: Director of Clinton Avenue ResidenceCLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Part TimeEXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Non-ExemptGENERAL 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)QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalentFood handling certificateEXPERIENCE: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