Kitchen Aide (Food and Nutrition)

Goddard Riverside Community Center•New York, NY

About The Position

The Kitchen Aide supports the Food and Nutrition Department at the Isaacs and Goddard Riverside Community Center. The role helps maintain the kitchen and related facilities and equipment, and assists with food preparation, production, service, and delivery for the Department of the Aging Home Delivered Meals Program, congregate meals, and internal catered meals. The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and pays $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

Possess an NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate or be willing to attend training.
One year of experience cooking for groups of 100 people or more.
Be CPR certified and AED/First Aid certified, or be willing to attend both trainings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry more than 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to work some flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if needed.
Must be able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community center setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation according to a pre-planned menu, food service, and tray-line service.
Prepare ingredients for the Cook by washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing.
Restock workstation ingredients and meet preparation times to support timely meal service.
Unpack, label, store, and rotate food and disposable supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of refrigeration and freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, dining tables, cupboards, shelves and racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, and storage areas.
Report appliance or equipment failures promptly to the Head Cook.
Handle prepared foods safely and maintain proper temperature control for foods and food storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas and adhere to sanitation standards.
Participate in staff development, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training.
Use provided personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, and hand sanitizer as needed.
Wash hands before and after work shifts and follow established cleaning and sanitization procedures.
Immediately report personal flu-like symptoms and exposure to others with flu-like symptoms.
Perform other duties as required.