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About the Role

The Food Service Operations Assistant – Nutritional Services provides administrative and operational support to the Head of Nutritional Services, with the ability to assist in kitchen operations. This role supports the efficient delivery of nutritional programs through administrative coordination and hands-on assistance with meal production and service coverage. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across both office and kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Head of Nutritional Services, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation
Maintain accurate records, files, and operational reports
Assist with ordering supplies, tracking inventory, and monitoring usage
Support data entry, reporting, and basic tracking of program metrics
Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with general inquiries
Support compliance and food service documentation, including temperature logs, production sheets, and training records
Assist with food preparation, cooking, portioning, packaging, and plating as needed
Provide coverage during peak service times or staff absences
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supply deliveries
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Support special events or catering activities as required

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous administrative experience required; food service experience strongly preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
Reliable, detail-oriented, and flexible in supporting operational needs
Clean NYS driver’s license
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work in both office and kitchen environments, including exposure to heat, cold, and standard kitchen equipment

Skills

Organizational skills
Communication skills
Time-management skills
Multitasking
Adaptability
Basic computer proficiency
Microsoft Office

Location

Rensselaer County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$1000 sign on bonus for those who qualify

Benefits

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b company contributions after one year of employment
Tuition reimbursement
50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place
Gym discounts
Tuition discounts
Cell phone discounts

About the Company

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.