Kitchen Steward

Encore Community Services • New York, NY

18d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward will work with the food service team, under the immediate supervision of the Culinary Services Manager, to ensure that all food preparation, dishwashing, food storage and food service areas are clean and organized. They will also assist with meal preparation, packaging and serving, as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• At least 1 year of professional cooking or restaurant experience is preferred.
• Other cooking experience in combination with the successful completion of a culinary training program will be considered
• Food Handlers Certificate (preferred)
• Strong understanding of good food safety practices
• Ability to use basic kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to follow recipes
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, work well under pressure and follow directions
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Food Handlers Certificate (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Receive, date, rotate and store food, paper and chemical supplies.
• Assist with street level deliveries as needed
• Assist in maintaining clean and organized food preparation, service and storage areas
• Use the 3 compartment sink and the dishwasher to properly clean and sanitize all pots, pans, utensils and other equipment used for food preparation and storage.
• Regularly monitor dishwashing temperatures and sanitizer concentrations to ensure food safety standards are being met at all times.
• Communicate any issues with Food Service Manager or Sous Chef
• Ensure that all dishwashing areas are clean, organized and maintained throughout the day
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained to the highest level at all times
• Assist with food production, packaging and serving as needed.
• Follow all portioning and presentation guidelines.
• Adhere to all Encore Community Services policies and standard operating procedures
• Understand that other duties not listed may be required as needed

Benefits

• This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.

What This Job Offers

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