Food Services Associate

The Bowery Mission • New York, NY

103d • $21

About The Position

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish. Cook and present well-prepared meals for varying groups of The Bowery Mission. Maintain food handling best practices. Interact well with a variety of backgrounds, demonstrating the importance of each person and 'loving people through food.' Requires both consistency and flexibility to deliver reliable services in the midst of factors that change daily. Sites vary in volume served, population, and schedule with consistent tasks and operations. May serve at multiple sites, as needed.

Requirements

• Embraces the organization's Statement of Faith.
• 1 - 2 years relevant experience in food service setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• (NY) Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Strong Interpersonal and Customer Service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in commercial cooking and lead cook responsibilities.
• Knowledge in food and workplace safety.
• Experience working with the homeless of New York City.
• Proficiency with computers and smartphones.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Wear proper attire, i.e. uniforms, aprons, smocks, gloves, hairnets/hats, etc.
• Monitor thermometers in freezer/refrigerator.
• Check and put away incoming stock in proper storage areas.
• Control inventory, i.e. maintain, keep track of, and rotate stock, and discard outdated and damaged stock.
• Participate in employee staff meetings and trainings.
• Duties include reaching, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• $21.63 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees