Kitchen Aide

Project Find•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

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. The organization currently operates three supportive housing residences, serving approximately 600 individuals, and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Project FIND acts as a vital resource for these men and women, offering housing, meals, and various programs designed to help them navigate the challenges of aging by fostering community engagement and promoting healthy living. The Kitchen Aide position, under the task supervision of the Food Service Manager and the First Cook, is responsible for assisting with meal preparation, food service, and ensuring strict adherence to cleaning schedules and sanitation standards. These standards are mandated by NYC Aging and the NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
prior experience in a kitchen position

Nice To Haves

preferably with senior center experience
Work with clients who are 60 or older (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist with meal preparation, cooking, portioning and serving food.
Assist with meal service, and packaging and/or delivery of meals as needed.
Clean and sanitize pots, pans, cooking utensils and trays.
Assist with cleaning and sanitizing 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.
Maintains 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 trainings.
Facilitate and adhere to daily/weekly cleaning schedules and ensure that highly used areas are appropriately cleaned and sanitize regularly.
Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of meals prior to service and follows mandates and procedures to ensure compliance.
Responsible for taking and recording temperatures of refrigerator(s) and freezers(s) in the mornings and afternoons to ensure equipment is operating according to specs.
In absence of janitor, assume responsibilities for cleaning other areas of 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 may be required occasionally.