Kitchen Aide

Astoria, NY
Part Time
525502
Entry Level

Kitchen Aide
Position Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Hourly Rate: $20.7180 
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work schedule:
5 Days a Week, 9am – 2pm (No Meal Break) or 8:30am – 2:00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid meal break)
Location: HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Astoria, NY, 11102

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.  

Job Summary
The Kitchen Aide will be involved in all aspects of food preparation and service, as well as the cleanup of the kitchen and service area, dining room, and storage areas. In this role, you will support all aspects of food preparation, service, and facility cleanliness. This position requires a team player who is physically capable of handling dishwashing of heavy pots & pans, cleaning, stock and inventory, physical moving of program and kitchen items, and is able to substitute for prep or custodial staff as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Wash pots, pans and cooking utensils by hand. Sanitize trays and other items in dishwasher after handwashing. 
  • Transfer supplies and equipment between delivery point, storage, and work areas for kitchen and senior program. Unpack and store morning deliveries.
  • Clean up spills in the kitchen and senior center. 
  • Empty garbage cans and recycling bins and place outside for disposal or recycling. 
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition. 
  • Set up and breakdown cafeteria tables and chairs when needed. 
  • Prep of meat or vegetables at Head Cook’s request and assist with food service, as needed.
  • Clean Walk in Fridge & Freezers daily. 
  • Clean milk cooler and rotate milk stock daily. 
  • Take inventory, clean, and organize storage rooms.
  • Assist in any additional service required by special events and parties.
  • Perform other tasks as requested and assigned
  • Maintain adherence to all sanitation standards
  • Attend all training as required
  • Must treat clients and coworkers with respect and be a part of our cohesive team. 

Qualifications:

  • Highschool diploma/ GED
  • Must be able to follow directions in food preparation, storage, and cleanup, in order to comply with NYC DOH sanitation standards. 
  • Knowledge of Food Service and Stock Room and Delivery experience
  • The ability to lift 50 lbs. (23 kg), perform physical cleaning and cooking tasks, and stand for 5 hours
  • Flexible Team Player who can follow directions and follow through. 
*We sponsor employees for NYC Food Protection Certificates, cer­­­­­­tification required within nine (9) months of employment for all employees based in the kitchen.
 

Benefits Offered: dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b), vacation and sick time

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