Kitchen Aide

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC) is seeking a Kitchen Aide to assist with meal preparation, food service, and adherence to sanitation standards mandated by NYC Aging and NYSDOH.

Under supervision, you will help with serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and recording temperatures of meals and equipment; willingness to travel between OAC centers is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and/prior experience in a kitchen position and custodial experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects – up to 50lbs.
• Work with clients who are 60 or older (preferred).
• Work may be conducted at either OAC center where needed.
• Walking, climbing, standing, and lifting are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, portioning and serving food.
• Assist with meal service, and packaging and/or delivery of meals as needed.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, cooking utensils and trays.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas according to protocols.
• Take and record temperatures of meals prior to service.
• Take and record temperatures of refrigerator(s) and freezers(s) to ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Coverage and/or travel Between OACs will be required.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as deemed necessary by your immediate supervisor.

Skills

Meal prep

Food service

Sanitation

Temperature checks

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Nonprofit

Organizational Values:

The Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC) assists Staten Islanders aged 60 and older to live as independently as possible in the community. We do this by working hand-in-hand with older adults, respecting their right to make decisions for themselves, honoring their life experiences and heritage, and recognizing the importance of friends, relatives and community in creating supportive environments for people as they age.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Cook/Asst. Director, the Kitchen Aide is responsible for assisting with meal prep, food service, facilitation and adherence to the cleaning schedule and sanitation standards mandated by NYC Aging and NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, portioning and serving food.
• Assist with meal service, and packaging and/or delivery of meals as needed.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, cooking utensils and trays.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, kitchen equipment, as well as dining, serving and food storage areas.
• Empty waste baskets and garbage cans.
• Receive, unpack, store and label food and supplies according to protocols and procedures.
• Maintains the Center’s kitchen in accordance with the policies established by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYSDOHMH) and New York City Aging.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings.
• Facilitate and adhere to daily/weekly cleaning schedules and ensure that highly used areas are appropriately cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of meals prior to service and follows mandates and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of refrigerator(s) and freezers(s) in the mornings and afternoons to ensure equipment is operating according to specs.
• In absence of janitor, assume responsibilities for cleaning other areas of center and garbage removal.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as deemed necessary by your immediate supervisor.
• Coverage and/or travel Between OACs will be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and/prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with senior center experience) and custodial experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects – up to 50lbs.
• Work with clients who are 60 or older (preferred).
• Work may be conducted at either OAC center where needed.
• Walking, climbing, standing, and lifting are required.