Supervising Food Service Helper

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Shakers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare

Bus pass

Pay raises

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO

529 plan

Weekly payroll

FSAs

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center seeks a supervising food service helper to oversee food distribution, serving, and kitchen cleanliness. Occasional cooking and supervision of the main kitchen may be required under supervision.

The role involves supervising subordinate staff, preparing carts, and ensuring adherence to procedures while performing additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited or NYS college with an associate degree in food service administration or nutrition.
• One year of food service experience required.
• OR three years of food service experience in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation of food carts.
• Supervise sandwiches, bread and coffee preparation.
• Supervise and inspect cleanup of dining and kitchen areas.
• Supervise washing of dishes, pots and pans.
• Prepare worker schedules for shifts.
• Prepare breakfasts in the main kitchen.
• Maintain records and schedules.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Oral and written directions

Supervisory skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in food service administration or nutrition

Three years of food service experience in an institutional setting

Job description

The supervising food service helper oversees the distributing and serving of food and in the cleaning of the dining and kitchen areas. The work also involves occasional cooking duties and the occasional supervision of the main kitchen. The work is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures under the general supervision. This work involves supervising subordinate food service helpers in preparing food carts and cleaning kitchen and dining areas. Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities/Typical Work Activities

• Supervises the preparation of food carts;
• Supervises the preparation of sandwiches, bread and coffee;
• Supervises and subsequently inspects the cleanup of the dining and kitchen areas;
• Supervises the cleaning of dishes and pots and pans;
• Prepares schedules of workers for the various shifts;
• Prepares breakfasts in the main kitchen;
• Keeps records and prepares work schedules.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Good knowledge of the proper methods and preparing and serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, and kitchen appliances;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to schedule and supervise the work of others;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate degree in food service administration or nutrition and one (1) year of food service experience;

OR

Three (3) years of food service experience in an institutional setting.

Employee Benefits

• Little Sprouts, on-site daycare
  • Low to no-cost daycare for all full-time staff
• Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at Shaker Place
• Experience-based pay and shift differentials
• New York State retirement plan and optional deferred compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance: low-cost health plan (Anthem, formerly Empire), dental, vision, prescriptions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and holidays
• 529 college savings plan
• Weekly payroll
• Flexible spending account

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing

Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design. We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.