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About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant will support the meal program by assisting with distribution, service, and clean-up, ensuring residents receive nutritious and appealing meals in a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean food service areas, including equipment, kitchen, storage, and dining areas.
• Perform dishwashing, pot washing, and other assigned cleaning duties.
• Assist with meal service distribution and setup, including food preparation following food safety procedures.
• Accept food deliveries and ensure proper storage according to health regulations.
• Participate in labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
• Meet with supervisors to discuss food service, procedures, and best practices.
• Work as a team member to maintain a high level of care, respect, and communication with residents.
• Cooperate with all staff and kitchen team members.
• Share resident progress, needs, and problems with appropriate staff.
• Attend required training sessions and conferences.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Work independently when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Ability to follow kitchen procedures and protocols.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Team-focused with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Desire or interest in working with and supporting senior residents.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.

Skills

• Food safety procedures
• Food storage
• Stock rotation
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Organizational ability
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 6-month experience as a Kitchen Assistant or Dishwasher
• Proven cooking experience in a commercial kitchen(s) serving twenty persons or more

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED required
• In lieu of GED, must have at least 4 years of relevant industry cooking/kitchen experience
• Active food handler's certification from the City of New York

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(B) retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefit options
• 11-12 paid Federal Holidays
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Accrued Sick Time

About the Company

• The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident.
• WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

Equal Opportunity

• WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.