Kitchen Assistant (58526)

Phoenix House; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Legal support

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal preparation for patients and assist the campus cook with ingredients and prep work. The role supports three meals per day and contributes to a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Qualified candidates will have NYS Serv Safe certification and prior restaurant or kitchen experience, with on-the-job knife and sanitation training provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen or food prep environment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures and sanitation standards.
• Experience with knife use and basic food preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness.
• Cleans food preparation areas and removes garbage from the kitchen.
• Makes lists of items to order for campus cooks and keeps the kitchen organized.
• Prepares ingredients for campus cook to support meal preparation.
• Washes, chops, and prepares vegetables for dishes.
• Cuts and portions meats according to menu.
• Complies with special food handling requirements for restricted diets.
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Knife handling

Sanitation

Education

NYS Serv Safe certificate

Job description

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.

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

At 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 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...

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

Qualifications

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

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