Kitchen Assistant (58526)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook in providing three meals per day for all patients and to assist with prep work in the kitchen. This full-time position operates during the evening shift and requires a High School diploma or GED, with prior restaurant experience preferred.

NYS Serv Safe certification is a plus. The organization offers 100% employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees and dependents, plus paid holidays, vacation,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• NYS Serv Safe certificate.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• On-the-job knife use and safe food handling training.
• Ability to follow recipes and food preparation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness.
• Cleans prep areas and disposes of waste.
• Assists campus cooks with ingredient prep.
• Prepares ingredients for entrees and meals.
• Chops vegetables and portions meats.
• Complies with diets and special handling requirements.
• Cleans the kitchen and equipment after shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety minded

Time Management

Education

High School or GED

NYS Serv Safe certificate

Tools

Knife safety training

Kitchen sanitation

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
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Evening
• Job Category: Food Services

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.

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

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 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