Kitchen Helper

Covenant House New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,036 - 28,537; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service organization for youth located in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Helper to prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients and special events. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following food hygiene standards, and assisting with stocking supplies. The ideal candidate has experience in the food services industry and strong communication skills. This role represents a commitment to empowering youth through essential service provision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection preferred.
• One year experience in food services industry.
• Detail oriented and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/serve food for clients/special events.
• Clean and sanitize dishes/kitchen utensils.
• Obtain products as needed by the cook.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certificate in Food Protection

Tools

Dishwasher

Floor scrubber

Job description

About Covenant House New York

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap‑around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16‑24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti‑human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma‑informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long‑term transformation and hope.

About the role

Prepare and serve well‑balanced and nutritious meals for clients/special events. Serve clients in a courteous, helpful, and prompt manner. The kitchen helper must maintain a clean kitchen facility, support in various areas including receiving and stocking all kitchen products.

What you'll do

• Prepare/serve food for Covenant House clients/special events.
• Clean and sanitize dishes/kitchen utensils.
• Clean floors, walls, and food preparation equipment.
• Obtain products as needed by the cook.
• Assist with stocking supply rooms.
• Strictly follow sanitation, hygiene and food handling standards as per department of health and hygiene.
• Always upholds CHNYs mission, vision and principles, standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection preferred.
• One‑year experience in the food services industry.
• Prior experience with cooking utensils and equipment preferred.
• Detail oriented and strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate the following machinery: Dishwasher, Floor scrubber, cleaning tools.
• Ability to carry heavy loads of food products and kitchen equipment.

The pay range for this role is:
17.63 - 17.63 USD per hour (41st ST - SHELTER)