Kitchen Assistant

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, personal and

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal preparation for patients. You will assist in prep work, help the campus cook, and ensure smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior kitchen experience and a Serv Safe certificate. Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining freshness, and cleaning while following safety guidelines. Join a values-driven team dedicated to recovery and wellness.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or kitchen experience preferred.
• NYS Serv Safe certificate required.
• Must understand safe food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store deliveries in refrigerators/freezers.
• Rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Clean food-prep areas and dispose of waste.
• Prepare ingredients for campus cooks and assemble meals.
• Wash, chop, slice vegetables and meats to portion sizes.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NYS Serv Safe certificate

Job description

SummaryAre you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?As a Kitchen Assistant at Phoenix House, you will assist with prep work in the kitchen and supports the cook in providing three meals per day for all patients.If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***About UsPhoenix 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 OfferAt Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:(10) Paid HolidaysPaid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness timeMedical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per weekPet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insuranceA generous tuition reimbursement program403(b) retirement planCompetitive 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 dietsAssists in cleaning the kitchenJob Details:Long Island City Residential - Queens, NYFull Time-non-exemptSalary $17.78 - $24.00 hourlyLICENSE/CERTIFICATIONNYS Serv Safe certificateREQUIRED EXPERIENCEPrevious restaurant experience.On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures.COMPETENCIES (KSAs)Problem SolvingDecision MakingCommunicationTeamworkStress ManagementJudgmentAttention to DetailCleanlinessCreativeSafe Food-HandlingWORK ENVIRONMENTThis 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 DEMANDSThe 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 dayFrequently required to reach, lift and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 poundsVisual acuity required for appraising appearance of food