Chefs Assistant Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Pathways for Youth is an effort to help young adults reach age 24 prepared to be self-sustaining by providing a primary adult support to coach and assist in life planning and navigation over multiple years.

Position Summary: The Assistant Chef prepares food as per a pre-existing menu based on New York State Office for Aging nutritional guidelines. The Assistant Chef is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, sanitation, and cleanliness of the kitchen and related facilities and equipment. 

Schedule: 35 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $22.00

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

General Function:

• Assists with food preparation according to a pre-planned menu, and food service.
• Assists the Head Chef with daily supervision of other kitchen staff members and implementation of tasks and production assignments
• In the absence of the Head Chef, assumes full responsibility for cooking, serving pre-planned meals, record keeping, and the task supervision of kitchen staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Assists in the inventory and proper maintenance of food storage areas; ensuring all food items in the storage room are properly dated
• Assists with deliveries as they arrive, storing them in a timely manner, and ensuring proper rotation of food and disposables, following FIFO practices.  
• Assists in the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitization of all refrigeration/freezer units (both free-standing and walk-ins), steam tables, shelves/racks, work surfaces, all cooking equipment (including and especially the range and ovens), dishes, utensils, appliances, tables, and storage areas.
• Reports appliance/equipment failure to the Head Chef promptly and in absence of the Head Chef and Food Service Manager, can schedule repairs.
• Prepare, cook and supervise portioning and serving of food.
• Participate in menu planning and develop food purchase orders, submit orders on time. 
• Maintain Daily Food used records and conduct monthly physical food and disposables inventory.
• Coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service, packaging, and clean up.
• Responsible for safe handling and ensuring proper temperature control of prepared foods, food storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Responsible for proper functioning, cleaning of kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Assist in the support of volunteers and interns in the kitchen.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training during the year
• Understand that the above description does not cover all aspects of the role and further duties 
• can be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of Food Protection Certificate as issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Minimum of two years of experience cooking for large groups of 500+ people
• Experience preparing and cooking hot, frozen, and chilled meals
• CPR certified and AED/First Aid Certified or be willing to attend both training courses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift and carry 50+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community center setting.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work some flexible hours including evenings and weekends if needed
• Must be able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Serve-Safe highly desirable
• Must be able to follow recipes and calculate portions.
   

Workplace Safety 

• Utilize the always provided personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves; use provided hand sanitizer as needed
• Wash hands before the start of the work shift and at the end of the work shift 
• Follow established cleaning and sanitization procedures
• Report immediately; personal flu-like symptoms 
• Report immediately; personal exposure to others who have exhibited flu-like symptoms 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Coverage
• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 403B Thrift Retirement Plan 
• 12 Annual Sick Days 
• 12 Agency Holidays 
• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment 
• Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off 
• Access to mental health and wellness benefits through Headspace Health. Headspace Health partners with over 2,500 companies and health plans to provide access to meditation, mindfulness, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry to their members and employees.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.