Kitchen Aide

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Optional Pension Plan

Optional 403b Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefit Plan

Free Y Fitness Center/Gym Membership

Job summary

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is seeking a Kitchen Aide to assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup under supervision. The role runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 35 hours weekly, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break.

The job emphasizes customer service to seniors and staff, along with maintaining clean food areas and equipment, and flexibility to perform related duties as needed. NYC Food Protection Certificate is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen knowledge is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and food service.
• Support customer service to seniors, guests, and staff.
• Maintain order in food areas and dining room.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas, equipment, and storage areas.
• Operate dishwasher and assist with lunch-time wash and setup.
• Perform related tasks as directed by kitchen management.

Skills

Basic kitchen knowledge

Customer service

Lift up to 30 lbs

Stand for shift

English reading/writing

NYC Food Protection Certificate

US work authorization

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Position Overview

In full uniform and under the supervision of the Chef/Kitchen Manager, Assistant Cook, or Senior Center Director, the Kitchen Aide assists in food preparation, food service, customer service, packaging, and cleanup.

• Monday to Friday.
• 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with half hour unpaid lunch break.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• FLSA non-exempt, unionized position.
• Full-time, 35-hour workweek.
• Monday to Friday.
• 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with half hour unpaid lunch break.

Essential Functions

• Food preparation and food service.
• Promoting appropriate customer service to seniors, guests and staff.
• Maintaining order of food areas.
• Cleaning dining room, kitchen (including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, and utensils).
• Clean large and small appliances, equipment, and storage areas.
• Operation of the dishwasher machine (In/Before food service at lunch time washing pots, pans, any build-up at the dirty dishware area; storing them in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner).
• Perform other related tasks at the direction of the kitchen manager/chef or senior center director.

Qualifications

• Possess basic kitchen knowledge.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for your shift.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must have or willing to obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation

• Paid at $19 per hour.
• Eligible for salary increases under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Competitive benefits package (Health Insurance; Generous Paid Time Off; Optional Pension Plan; Optional 403b Plan; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account; Commuter Benefit Plan; Free Y Fitness Center/Gym Membership).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and functions of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.