Kitchen Aide - Dishwasher

CARTER BURDEN NETWORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Burden Network in New York, NY is seeking a Kitchen Aide/Dishwasher to support the Head Chef and Food Service team for a senior center. You will help with food prep, basic cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness while upholding DOH and DFTA guidelines.

This full-time onsite role requires good health, English fluency, and a team-focused attitude. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:00pm with overtime and occasional Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
• Good health and hygiene are essential for this role.
• Passion for Carter Burden Network's mission and serving older adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and sanitizes all items used in food preparation and service.
• Assists in prep for congregate meals and ensures clean kitchen operations.
• Receives deliveries and organizes inventory; maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensures compliance with DOH and DFTA sanitation guidelines and standard portions.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Hygiene awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1033

Reports to: Head Chef, Food Service Manager and Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm (overtime availability, schedule flexibility to work Saturdays as needed) Location: 351 East 74th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)

About CBN : Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of older adults 60 and older through a continuum of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs, all oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity.

Position Overview :

The Kitchen Aide is responsible supporting the Head Chef in preparing ingredients, cooking basic dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards. The Kitchen Aide operates kitchen equipment, assists with inventory and ensures smooth and respectful food service to the senior population

This position requires good health/hygiene, a demonstrated ability to read, write, and converse in English. Individuals must have respect for the senior population, have the ability to work as part of a team, and be a team player.

Core Values:

• Responsibility: Ensures compliance of all relevant food/food service regulation to uphold the standards of Carter Burden Network.
• Boldness: Identifies creative opportunities for improved processes and systems.
• Heart: Works dailyto perform duties and provide services consistently and to the best of your ability.
• Respect: Treats team members, clients and senior population in a respectful and professional manner; in keeping with the standards set by Carter Burden Network.
• Community: Collaborates across departments to ensure the gallery is a welcoming, professional and vibrant hub for artist, patrons and the broader community.

Essential Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Maintains, cleans, sanitizes all items used in the preparation and serving of food, including hot meals and salads.
• Washing and storing of pots, pans, and dishes used in food preparation and meal service. Will let chef know when and what supplies are needed.
• Assists in prep for congregate lunch (hot meals/salads) Responsible for maintenance/cleanliness of dishwashing room
• Stock all deliveries upon arrival to the center. Keep basement storage organized. Responsible for receiving all inventory orders and putting the inventory away.
• Cleaning of coffee station as needed, including microwave, counter tops, and coffee machines. Filling coffee machine and hot water boiler when necessary, refilling hot beverage cups, sugar, and stirrers.
• Assisting in other food prep and program related tasks as required. Ex: water pitcher filling/distributing, distributing cold packs/serving food.
• Sets up dining tables in the AM Attends staff meetings and trainings
• Assists custodians with dining room clean up/garbage removal. Must maintain proper packaging of home delivered meals.
• Safe handling of food as per DOH and DFTA guidelines NYS Food Handlers license preferred
• Responsible for daily cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment
• Washing of pots, pans and dishes used in food preparation as needed.
• Maintain DOH and DFTA sanitation guidelines and agency standards for same Proper portioning and serving of food as per menu
• Responsible for being consistent and reliable with your required schedule
• Assist in any tasks deemed necessary by the Food Service Manager, Chef, and/or Older Adult Center(OAC)Director Reports to Chef, Food Service Manager, and OAC Director

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Good health and hygiene
• NYS Food Handler’s License or ability to get license within 6 months of being hired
• Must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
• Passion for CBN’s mission and commitment to serving senior population.

Position Title: Kitchen Aide/ Dishwasher

Reports to: Head Chef, Food Service Manager and Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm (overtime availability, schedule flexibility to work Saturdays as needed) Location: 351 East 74th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)

About CBN : Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of older adults 60 and older through a continuum of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs, all oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity.

Position Overview :

The Kitchen Aide is responsible supporting the Head Chef in preparing ingredients, cooking basic dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards. The Kitchen Aide operates kitchen equipment, assists with inventory and ensures smooth and respectful food service to the senior population

This position requires good health/hygiene, a demonstrated ability to read, write, and converse in English. Individuals must have respect for the senior population, have the ability to work as part of a team, and be a team player.

Core Values:

• Responsibility: Ensures compliance of all relevant food/food service regulation to uphold the standards of Carter Burden Network.
• Boldness: Identifies creative opportunities for improved processes and systems.
• Heart: Works dailyto perform duties and provide services consistently and to the best of your ability.
• Respect: Treats team members, clients and senior population in a respectful and professional manner; in keeping with the standards set by Carter Burden Network.
• Community: Collaborates across departments to ensure the gallery is a welcoming, professional and vibrant hub for artist, patrons and the broader community.

Essential Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Maintains, cleans, sanitizes all items used in the preparation and serving of food, including hot meals and salads.
• Washing and storing of pots, pans, and dishes used in food preparation and meal service. Will let chef know when and what supplies are needed.
• Assists in prep for congregate lunch (hot meals/salads) Responsible for maintenance/cleanliness of dishwashing room
• Stock all deliveries upon arrival to the center. Keep basement storage organized. Responsible for receiving all inventory orders and putting the inventory away.
• Cleaning of coffee station as needed, including microwave, counter tops, and coffee machines. Filling coffee machine and hot water boiler when necessary, refilling hot beverage cups, sugar, and stirrers.
• Assisting in other food prep and program related tasks as required. Ex: water pitcher filling/distributing, distributing cold packs/serving food.
• Sets up dining tables in the AM Attends staff meetings and trainings
• Assists custodians with dining room clean up/garbage removal. Must maintain proper packaging of home delivered meals.
• Safe handling of food as per DOH and DFTA guidelines NYS Food Handlers license preferred
• Responsible for daily cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment
• Washing of pots, pans and dishes used in food preparation as needed.
• Maintain DOH and DFTA sanitation guidelines and agency standards for same Proper portioning and serving of food as per menu
• Responsible for being consistent and reliable with your required schedule
• Assist in any tasks deemed necessary by the Food Service Manager, Chef, and/or Older Adult Center(OAC)Director Reports to Chef, Food Service Manager, and OAC Director

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Good health and hygiene
• NYS Food Handler’s License or ability to get license within 6 months of being hired
• Must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
• Passion for CBN’s mission and commitment to serving senior population.

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

Flexibility to work Saturdays when needed

Overtime eligible