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About the Role

As a Food Service Technician, you will support JASA's mission by preparing, packaging, and serving nutritious meals for older adults. Your role is crucial in ensuring participants receive quality meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, while also supporting the daily operations of the center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service.
• Maintain food storage and inventory areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Operate kitchen equipment.
• Support the cleanliness and organization of the Williamsburg Older Adult Center.
• Clean and prepare fresh food items for cooking and service.
• Assist with meal preparation activities.
• Package prepared meals for participant service.
• Serve Congregate and/or Grab-and-Go meals to program participants.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety requirements.
• Maintain proper food preparation procedures to ensure participant safety.
• Receive, unpack, and properly store food deliveries and supplies.
• Refrigerate food items promptly upon delivery.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary food storage areas.
• Assist with monitoring and managing food inventory.
• Ensure food and supplies are stored properly according to program procedures.
• Clean kitchen, dining room, and bathroom areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Operate kitchen utensils and equipment, including mechanical kitchen equipment such as meat slicers.
• Assist with organizing supplies and maintaining program areas.
• Support volunteers and assist with related activities when needed.
• Participate in Cooling Center Hours, Make-Up Days, and other emergency operations as required.
• Assist with special program activities and operational needs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Previous food service, kitchen, meal preparation, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a community, senior services, healthcare, or institutional food service setting preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn program-specific software.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and older adults.
• Dependable, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with food preparation, cleaning, and meal service.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be available to work extended hours or weekends during emergency operations, special events, or program needs as required.
• New hires must obtain a Food Handler’s License within the first six months of employment if not already certified.

Skills

• Food preparation
• Food packaging
• Meal service
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Cleaning
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Communication (English)
• Computer literacy

Location

• Williamsburg Older Adult Center

Work Type

• Part-Time
• In-Person

Education Level

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage options
• Dental coverage options
• Vision coverage options
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Career growth within the organization
• Employee recognition programs

About the Company

• JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults.
• Our Older Adult Centers provide opportunities for older adults to stay active, engaged, and connected through nutritious meals, social activities, and supportive services.

Equal Opportunity

• JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.