Kitchen Aide

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; 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 & Inwood is hiring a Kitchen Aide to assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup under supervision. The role requires adherence to kitchen safety and customer service standards for seniors and guests, with a 35-hour workweek and a 9:00 am to 4:30 pm shift.

Responsibilities include food prep, serving, maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas, and supporting the kitchen team. The position offers benefits and opportunities under the union contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and food service.
• Promoting appropriate customer service to seniors, guests and staff.
• Maintaining order of food areas.
• Cleaning dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
• Cleaning large and small appliances and equipment.
• Operate the dishwasher and assist with lunch service.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by kitchen staff.

Skills

Basic kitchen knowledge

Customer service experience

English language skills

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Ability to stand for your shift

Citizenship eligibility

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Kitchen Aide
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040

Principal Responsibilities:

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.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Salary:

$34,580

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.