Kitchen Helper

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Prepare and serve well-balanced and nutritious meals for clients/special events. Serve clients in a courteous, helpful, and prompt manner. The kitchen helper must maintain a clean kitchen facility, and support in various areas including receiving and stocking all kitchen products

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

• Prepare/serve food for Covenant House clients/special events.

• Clean and sanitize dishes/kitchen utensils.

• Clean floors, walls, and food preparation equipment.

• Obtain products as needed by the cook.

• Assist with stocking supply rooms.

• Strictly follow sanitation, hygiene and food handling standards as per department of health and hygiene

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education & Experience

• High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection preferred.

• One-year experience in the food services industry.

Knowledge/Skills

• Prior experience with cooking utensils and equipment preferred.

• Detail-oriented and strong communication skills

• Ability to operate the following machinery: Dishwasher, Floor scrubber, cleaning tools

• Ability to carry heavy loads of food products and kitchen equipment

Hourly rate $17.12

Shift - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm rotating

Compensation

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical, vision, dental, life, and short and long-term disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days, and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life, disability, accident, and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates. "CH is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered." 

Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer