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About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the distribution, service, and clean-up of the meal program, supporting the mission of providing safe, affordable senior housing with compassionate property management and supportive services.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning food service areas, including equipment, kitchen, storage, and dining areas.
• Performing dishwashing, pot washing, and other assigned cleaning duties.
• Assisting with meal service distribution and setup, including food preparation following food safety procedures.
• Accepting food deliveries and ensuring proper storage according to health regulations.
• Participating in labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
• Meeting with supervisors to discuss food service procedures and best practices.
• Working as a team member to maintain a high level of care, respect, and communication with residents.
• Cooperating with all staff and kitchen team members.
• Sharing resident progress, needs, and problems with appropriate staff.
• Attending required training sessions and conferences.
• Implementing emergency procedures as necessary.
• Working independently when required.

Requirements

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

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 6-month experience as a Kitchen Assistant or Dishwasher role
• 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.