Floating Kitchen Aide

Project Find•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences and four older adult centers. The Floating Kitchen Aide (FKA) is responsible for assisting with meal prep, food service, facilitation, and adherence to cleaning schedules and sanitation standards mandated by NYC Aging and NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This role requires working across various OAC meal sites as needed, with the site location subject to change regularly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to lift heavy objects – up to 50lbs.
Walking, climbing, standing, and lifting are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with senior center experience).
Work with clients who are 60 or older (preferred).
Cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal preparation, cooking, portioning, and serving food.
Assist with meal service, packaging, and/or delivery of meals as needed.
Clean and sanitize pots, pans, cooking utensils, and trays.
Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen, kitchen equipment, as well as dining, serving, and food storage areas.
Empty waste baskets and garbage cans.
Receive, unpack, store, and label food and supplies according to funder mandates and protocols/procedures.
Maintain the Center’s kitchen in accordance with the policies established by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYSDOHMH) and New York City Aging.
Attend mandatory in-service training.
Facilitate and adhere to daily/weekly cleaning schedules and ensure that highly used areas are appropriately cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of meals prior to service and following mandates and procedures to ensure compliance.
Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of refrigerator(s) and freezer(s) in the mornings and afternoons to ensure equipment is operating according to specs.
In the absence of a janitor, assume responsibilities for cleaning other areas of the center and garbage removal.
Perform other appropriate tasks as deemed necessary by your immediate supervisor or task manager.
Coverage and/or travel from one local site to another is required.