Kitchen Assistant (59008)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays (10)

Paid vacation, sick time, personal and

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York in Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and assist the cook in delivering three meals daily for patients. The position is full-time with an evening shift and offers comprehensive benefits including employer-paid health insurance for employees and dependents.

Qualified candidates have prior restaurant experience and NYS Serv Safe certification, plus on-the-job training in safe food handling.

Qualifications

• NYS Serv Safe certificate.
• Previous restaurant experience.
• On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures.

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 description

Job Details: Job Location: Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.78 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Evening, 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 willassist 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 Islandis 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,andForward Thinking—guideour 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,stabilityand support matter more than ever.That’swhy 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 ourperks:

• (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.