Kitchen & Service Assistant — Part‑Time with Growth

Yay Lunch; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Part-time work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Yay Company is seeking a Kitchen & Service Assistant to support daily kitchen operations for St. Patrick School. You will assist the Lead Cook with prep, label and stage items for distribution, and serve lunch with a warm, student-focused presence.

Role includes packing for spoke schools and potential delivery, requiring reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. You will help run the grab-and-go cafe, stock shelves, and maintain cleanliness throughout service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, café, or food service environment with urgency and care.
• Strong attention to labeling, staging, and portioning accuracy.
• People-friendly approach and comfortable with students.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Cook with prep and production, label and stage items for distribution, and assist during lunch service and grab-and-go.
• Label every item leaving the kitchen with name, date, quantity, and use-by date.
• Pack and deliver to spoke schools if required, load and transport safely while maintaining temperatures.

Skills

Attention to detail

People-focused

Reliable & self-directed

Team player

Food safety awareness

Education

Food handler's certification

Job description

The Yay Company is seeking a Kitchen & Service Assistant to support daily kitchen operations for St. Patrick School. You will assist the Lead Cook with prep, label and stage items for distribution, and serve lunch with a warm, student-focused presence.

Role includes packing for spoke schools and potential delivery, requiring reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. You will help run the grab-and-go cafe, stock shelves, and maintain cleanliness throughout service.