Kitchen Assistant (Part-time) Position Available In Queens, New York

Kitchen Assistant (Part-time) 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 4525 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355

Position Summary :

Assists in food preparation, service, packaging, cleanup and other kitchen activities.

Principal Responsibilities :

Work closely with Cook, following Cook’s daily instruction, adhering to priorities, and notifying Cook of problems. Clean dining room and kitchen including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, large and small appliances, dishes and utensils. Keep refrigerators and freezers clean. Assist cook in food preparation and service of lunch meal Move, unpack and stores supplies. Assist in taking food inventory, maintaining orders of food and household supplies, and organizing storage area. Cook and serve meals, in absence of cook. Clean dishes manually, load and operate dish washing machine, air dry dishes, and store them in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner. Ensure wash temperature is at least 140 degrees and rinse temperature is 180 degrees. Clean and maintain dish washing machine, dish racks, dish storage area, walls and floors. Dispose garbage in accordance with Department of Sanitation regulations. May deliver homebound meals, in some instances, to homebound clients. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices. Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers. Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Salary Ranges:

$19 – $20 per hour commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate or be willing to take course under DFTA auspices. Specific software or computer skills; (ex. Must be proficient in Word, XL and PowerPoint) Problem solving abilities while multi-tasking; ability to exercise sound judgment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service and organizational skills Work schedule: 2 weekdays and

Saturday Working Conditions/Physical Demand :

Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, and occasional risk of electrical shock.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person