Kitchen Assistant & Food Prep Aide

Equus; Village of Cassadaga (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an assistant for the Food Services department in Cassadaga, NY to support meal preparation, serving, and cleanup.

You will keep equipment and areas sanitary, set up dish rooms, wash tables and kitchen surfaces, manage supplies during service, help with pre-planned menus, and ensure compliance with safety rules; a valid driver's license is required. All required training will be provided; we value youth engagement experience and a safe, respectful learning

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Keeps all equipment used in the preparation, storage, and serving of food in sanitary condition.
• Keeps storerooms, walk‑in refrigerators, and freezer clean and orderly.
• Sets up dish room and dishwashing machine before each meal.
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
• Scrapes food from dirty dishes and places them in the rack or on conveyor to dishwashing machine.
• Washes pot, pans, and trays.
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes cafeteria and kitchen floors.
• Removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.
• Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
• Keeps service line supplied with dishes, silverware, glasses, milk, food, etc. during service times.
• As requested, prepare and serve food in accordance with pre‑planned menus.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with youth

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an assistant for the Food Services department in Cassadaga, NY to support meal preparation, serving, and cleanup.

You will keep equipment and areas sanitary, set up dish rooms, wash tables and kitchen surfaces, manage supplies during service, help with pre-planned menus, and ensure compliance with safety rules; a valid driver's license is required. All required training will be provided; we value youth engagement experience and a safe, respectful learning