Kitchen Aide - Dishwasher

HANAC, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking a Kitchen Aide - Dishwasher to assist in food preparation, service, and sanitation. The role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health standards. Candidates should have a GED or High School Diploma and the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement Savings

Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to follow food preparation and sanitation directions.
• Experience in the food service environment is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service clean-up.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with sanitation standards.
• Support inventory and assist special events as needed.

Skills

Understanding of directions in food preparation

Sanitation standards adherence

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

The Kitchen Aide - Dishwasher will be involved in all aspects of food preparation and service and with cleanup of the kitchen and service area, dining room, and storage areas.

Rate of Pay: $18.96 per hour
Work schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location: 34-35 A 12^th Street Astoria, NY 11106

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Morning set-up includes coffee service, steam table (replace water), and startgathering supplies for lunch set up.
• Unpack and store morning deliveries.
• Move from storage (to prep service area) all foods and paper products required for the day.
• Prepare the meal service area – serving pieces and dishes.
• Assist with food service.
• Clean kitchen, serving area, pots, pans, steam trays, tables,stove, shelves, work surfaces, utensils, and dining room in preparation for the next day.
• Assist in prepping food required for the next day'smenu.
• Assist with inventory and organizing storerooms.
• May substitute for cook’s helper ordining room aide, as requested.
• Assist in any additional service required by special events and parties.
• Perform other tasks as requested and assigned by the Assistant Cook.
• Maintain adherence to all sanitation standards.
• Attend all training as required.
• Perform other tasks as requested and assigned.

Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Minimally must be able to understand directions in food preparation, storage, and cleanup, in order to comply with NYC DOH sanitation standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to liftand carry up to 50 pounds on an intermittent basis and 30 pounds on a regular basis, and bend, squat, kneel, stretch hands overhead, lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.

Benefits Offered: Dental, Vision, and 403B Retirement Savings, Vacation and Sick Leave.