Part-Time Kitchen Aide — Seniors Meal Service

Qchnyc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Professional Development and Training

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Job summary

Queens Community House is seeking a dependable Kitchen Aide to support meal prep and food service at multiple Older Adult Centers in Queens. You will assist with food prep, service, sanitation, and inventory while ensuring compliance with DFTA and NYSDOH standards.

Travel between centers is required. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to work Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, totaling 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to travel to multiple Queens Community House Older Adult Center locations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must pass clearances as mandated by governing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down coffee and tea service at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Receive food deliveries, verify temperatures, and properly store food.
• Plate and prepare meals in accordance with DFTA nutrition guidelines and NYSDOH standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Perform daily cleaning and general maintenance of kitchen facilities.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, salads, desserts, and other meal components.
• Ensure volunteers have necessary paper goods and supplies for meal service.
• Complete after-lunch cleanup and kitchen/dining room closing procedures.
• Provide coverage at multiple Older Adult Center locations throughout Queens as needed.
• Follow sanitation and food safety procedures and maintain kitchen-cleaning schedules.
• Maintain inventory and notify supervisors of supply needs.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Queens Community House is seeking a dependable Kitchen Aide to support meal prep and food service at multiple Older Adult Centers in Queens. You will assist with food prep, service, sanitation, and inventory while ensuring compliance with DFTA and NYSDOH standards.

Travel between centers is required. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to work Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, totaling 20 hours weekly.