Kitchen Aide - Woodstock
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 senior centers. The Kitchen Aide, under the task supervision of the Food Service Manager and with the First Cook serving as a task manager, is responsible for assisting with meal preparation, food service, and adherence to cleaning schedules and sanitation standards mandated by NYC Aging and NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required and/or prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with senior center experience).
- Ability to lift heavy objects – up to 50lbs.
- Walking, climbing, standing, and lifting are required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with senior center experience.
- Work with clients who are 60 or older.
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.
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
