KITCHEN AIDE, Older Adults PT

Position Title

Kitchen Aide, Part-time

Program

Older Adult Centers

FLSA-Classification

Non-exempt

Salary

$16.50 hour

Reports to

Program Coordinator

Site/Location

Patterson Older Adults Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

East Side House, founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

As a member of the Older Adults team, the Kitchen Aide is responsible for all meal service and all daily kitchen operations.

Primary Functions

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Set up steam table, serving counter, and serve all meals during mealtime.
• Wash/clean all utensils and appliances after meal service.
• Maintain daily Food Catering Log, and food temperature.
• Maintain good sanitary habits.
• Store all disposables and document all inventory
• Substitute for Kitchen Aide at other satellite when needed
• Reports to the Cook/Assistant Cook

Other Duties                                                                                         

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must have a qualifying NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of nutritional portion control.
• Knowledge of NYC Department Of Health/Sanitation regulations.
• Understand the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring non-prejudice manner. 
• COVID Vaccination Required

Competencies

• Excellent customer services
• Problem solving
• Communication proficiency
• Time management
• Team oriented/ good interpersonal relationships

Expected Work Schedule

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs.

Remote Work

ESH has determined that this is a 100% in person role.

Required Clearances

• COVID Vaccination Required

Required Trainings

Food Protection Certificate

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a public Community Center, and its kitchen. This role