Kitchen Assistant

Food Bank For New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their Community Kitchen. In this dynamic role, you will support meal preparation for up to 1000 community residents, ensuring adherence to strict hygiene and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include supervising volunteers, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with inventory management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and possess culinary skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary training or experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and perform tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals for up to 1000 residents daily.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and supervise volunteers during service.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Community Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support all aspects of prep and kitchen assistance in our fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals and serve up to 1000 community residents daily, following established practices.
• Ensure the chef has necessary ingredients by sorting and distributing them to appropriate work areas.
• Follow instructions and adhere to strict food hygiene, health, safety, and food preparation techniques, including washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, cooking, and preparing salads and desserts.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness by washing work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls, and disposing of rubbish according to procedures.
• Supervise volunteers during food service.
• Perform tasks efficiently within designated time frames.
• Support inventory management, product storage, FIFO practices, ware washing, equipment cleaning, and proper storage.
• Assist with dishwashing and cleaning kitchen equipment daily.
• Maintain temperature logs for food and cold storage areas.
• Cross-train for other roles within the Community Kitchen and attend relevant training sessions.
• Lift 30-50 lbs and move that weight approximately 20 feet.
• Perform any other duties reasonably related to the role.

Qualifications:

• Preferably hold a valid ServSafe and/or Food Protection certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 2+ years of culinary training or experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently following instructions.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work collaboratively.
• Committed to the mission and values of Food Bank For New York City.

Featured Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, volunteer days, and 4-day summer workweeks.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA), and Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA).
• Learning and development opportunities, including e-learning and lunch & learn sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness, and mental health resources.

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