Helper

HELP USA; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Cigna

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company contribution

And More!

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Kitchen Helper to join the food services team at one of our transitional shelter sites in New York. You will assist with food preparation, service, and kitchen cleanliness, and maintain daily meal counts and inventory records.

When the Food Services Supervisor is absent, you may serve as cook. We require a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior food service experience, the ability to read and write English, and a valid Food Handlers License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in food service.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to keep simple inventory.
• Food Handlers License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain daily meal counts and inventory records.
• Serve as cook when the Food Services Supervisor is absent.

Skills

English literacy

Inventory management

Food service experience

Food handlers license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years related work experience preferred

Job description

Randalls and Wards Islands, New York, NY, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

What You'll Do

HELP USA is seeking a Kitchen Helper to join the food services team at one of our transitional, shelter housing sites. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, 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. Additionally, when the Food Services Supervisor is absent, you will serve as cook.

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 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.

Randalls and Wards Islands, New York, NY, USA