Kitchen Assistant

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

PTO accrual from day one

Educational benefits for tuition and textbooks

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Food Service Department. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring a clean environment in compliance with health standards, and assisting in various kitchen tasks as directed. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of food handling and demonstrate strong customer service skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of food services standards and health department guidelines.
• High level of customer service in food delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation as instructed by kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in compliance with health standards.
• Serve all meals while applying high customer service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation

$18/hr

Benefits

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

Overview

The Kitchen Assistant provides strong support for the Food Service Department, mainly in the Kitchen or cafeteria area. A Kitchen Assistant prepares and serves large amounts of food and maintains a safe and clean work environment in a health care setting. They prepare and serve meals according to nutrition and hygiene standards, clean kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dishes, following the Department of Health guidelines to handling food. Assist in all general activities as requested by First and Second Cook in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

Primary

• Assist with meal preparation as needed/instructed by the First Cook or Second Cook.
• Follow all instructions/directions given by the First Cook/Second Cook.
• Set up in front of the House according to Food Service standards.
• Serve all meals executed during the shift applying the highest standard of customer service.
• Apply portion control and waste reduction techniques as directed by First Cook.
• Clean all eating/cooking utensils and hardware as outlined by the Board of Health.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in compliance with standards set by Housing Works Food Services and the Board of Health.
• Store all inventoried food (dry storage, refrigerated, and frozen) products according to the Department of Health standards.
• Maintain all records required by the Board of Health (i.e. refrigeration temperature logs, dishwashing temperature logs, material safety data sheets, etc.).

Secondary

• Build relationships with other Housing Works Departments and demonstrate excellent teamwork and growth within the department and organization.
• Listens to questions and concerns, evaluates issues and possible solutions, fixing the problem as appropriate, working with others to address systemic problems.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity and communication with other staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Other Functions

• Have a high customer service on the delivery of services.
• Knowledge of Food Services standards and Department of Health guidelines on handling food and also monitor stock levels by securing inventory following the stock requirements by the kitchen manager.

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