Kitchen Aide (Food and Nutrition)
About The Position
The Kitchen Aide assists with maintaining and sanitizing the kitchen, related facilities, and equipment for the Food and Nutrition Department at the Isaacs and Goddard Riverside Community Center. The role supports food preparation and delivery for the Department of the Aging Home Delivered Meals Program, congregate meals, and internal catered meals. The position works 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $19.00. The Kitchen Aide prepares ingredients and supports meal preparation, food service, and tray-line service while helping ensure timely and safe food production. The role also maintains kitchen and dining areas, follows food-safety and sanitation procedures, reports equipment failures, and participates in staff development activities.
Requirements
- Possess a Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 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 is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation according to a pre-planned menu, including food service and tray-line service.
- Wash, peel, cut, and slice ingredients for the Cook.
- Restock ingredients at the workstation and meet preparation times to support timely meal delivery.
- Unpack, label, store, and rotate food and disposable supplies.
- Clean and sanitize refrigeration and freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, dining room tables, cupboards, shelves and racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, and storage areas.
- Report appliance or equipment failures to the Head Cook in a timely manner.
- Handle prepared foods safely and maintain proper temperature control of foods and food-storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Ensure proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen equipment and dining areas, and follow sanitation standards.
- Participate in staff development, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training.
- Use provided personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves, and hand sanitizer as needed.
- Wash hands before and after the work shift and follow established cleaning and sanitization procedures.
- Immediately report personal flu-like symptoms or exposure to others exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
