Kitchen Aide

HANAC, Inc. • New York, NY

2d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Aide supports food preparation and service, kitchen and dining-area cleanup, and facility cleanliness at HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center. The role includes dishwashing, handling supplies and equipment, maintaining stock and storage areas, and assisting with food preparation and service as needed. The aide may substitute for prep or custodial staff and provide additional support for special events and parties. The position requires physical work, including lifting heavy pots and pans and moving kitchen and program items, while adhering to sanitation standards and working respectfully with clients and coworkers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow directions for food preparation, storage, and cleanup to comply with NYC Department of Health sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of food service and stockroom and delivery experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (23 kg), perform physical cleaning and cooking tasks, and stand for five hours.
• Flexible team player who can follow directions and follow through.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate required within nine months of employment for kitchen employees; the employer sponsors employees for certification.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils by hand, then sanitize trays and other items in the dishwasher.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between delivery points, storage, and kitchen or senior-program work areas; unpack and store morning deliveries.
• Clean spills in the kitchen and senior center.
• Empty garbage cans and recycling bins and place them outside for disposal or recycling.
• Keep kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils clean and orderly.
• Set up and break down cafeteria tables and chairs as needed.
• Prepare meat or vegetables at the Head Cook’s request and assist with food service as needed.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Clean the milk cooler and rotate milk stock daily.
• Take inventory and clean and organize storage rooms.
• Assist with additional service required for special events and parties.
• Perform other tasks as requested and assigned.
• Adhere to sanitation standards.
• Attend required training.
• Treat clients and coworkers with respect and contribute to a cohesive team.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b)
• Vacation time
• Sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED