Kitchen Assistant

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; Lake Ronkonkoma (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation, sick, personal and wellness

Medical/dental/vision insurance (30+ h

Pet insurance & legal support

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to join our residential dining team in Ronkonkoma, NY. You will receive deliveries, store and rotate stock, and help prepare ingredients for daily menus, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and complying with food safety standards.

This role supports campus cooks in producing meals for residents, requires on-site work in the evenings, and offers benefits as part of a nonprofit program dedicated to recovery

Qualifications

• NYS Serv Safe certificate.
• Previous restaurant experience.
• On-the-job knife use and safe food handling training.

Responsibilities

• Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness.
• Cleans food preparation areas and removes kitchen garbage.
• Makes lists of items to order for campus cooks and keeps the kitchen organized.
• Prepares ingredients for the Campus cook to make entrees and meals.
• Washes, chops, grates and slices vegetables for dishes.
• Cuts and slices meats to appropriate portions.
• Complies with special handling for restricted diets.
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Stress Management

Judgment

Attention to Detail

Cleanliness

Creative

Safe Food-Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent
• Salary Range: $17.78 - $24.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Evening
• Job Category: Food Services

Summary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
• Rotates stock in containers to maintain freshness.
• Cleans food preparation areas and removes garbage from the kitchen.
• Makes lists of items that need to be ordered for campus cooks and assists in keeping the kitchen organized.
• Prepares the ingredients for Campus cook to prepare the entrees and meals that are offered on the menu.
• Washes, chops, grates and slices vegetables to go in various dishes.
• Cuts and slices meats to the appropriate portion sizes.
• Complies with special food handling requirements for certain restricted diets
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen

QualificationsLICENSE/CERTIFICATION

NYS Serv Safe certificate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous restaurant experience.
• On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• Judgment
• Attention to Detail
• Cleanliness
• Creative
• Safe Food-Handling

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a kitchen environment and routinely uses a variety of cooking utensils and equipment such as blenders, bowls, grills, grinders, kettles, measuring devices, mixers, ovens and slicers, as well as recipes. The work area may be warm and humid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to stand and walk most of the day
• Frequently required to reach, lift and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds
• Visual acuity required for appraising appearance of food