Kitchen Assistant (58250)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Phoenix House of NY seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks in providing three meals daily for patients at our Long Island City facility. You will assist with prep, stock rotation, and kitchen cleanliness in a fast-paced residential setting.

Qualifications include previous restaurant experience, knife handling training, and a NYS Serv Safe certificate. The role offers full-time hours with a supportive benefits package and on-site work in Queens.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training in knife use and safe food handling procedures.
• NYS Serv Safe certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness.
• Cleans food prep areas and removes garbage.
• Prepares ingredients for campus cook to make meals.
• Washes and chops vegetables; portions meats.
• Complies with special diets.
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Food Safety

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent
Salary Range: $17.78 - $26.68 Hourly
Job Shift: Morning
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?

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.

Be part of something bigger - help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.

What We Offer

• Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!
• (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...

Responsibilities

• 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

Job Details:
Long Island City Residential - Queens, NY
Full Time-non-exempt
Salary $17.78 - $24.00 hourly

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION
N/A

LICENSE/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

• 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

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.