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About the Role

The Kitchen Maintenance position provides daily support to the kitchen team by ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment. This role is responsible for washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment; assisting with basic food preparation; maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen; and supporting overall kitchen and pantry operations.

Responsibilities

Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, food preparation equipment, and kitchen tools in accordance with established sanitation standards.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen, pantry, food preparation, storage, and service areas.
Assist with basic food preparation and other kitchen support tasks as assigned.
Support pantry operations, including stocking, organizing, inventory rotation, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
Follow all applicable DOHMH health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling regulations.
Remove trash and recycling promptly and maintain clean, safe, and hazard-free workstations.
Support kitchen staff with daily operations to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when replenishment is needed.
Work collaboratively with team members to foster a productive, respectful, and efficient work environment.
Assist in the cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance of refrigeration and freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, dining room tables, cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, appliances, dishes, utensils, and storage areas.
Sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen, pantry, and food preparation area floors in accordance with sanitation standards.
Receive, inspect, and unload food and kitchen supplies; verify deliveries against invoices and stock supplies appropriately.
Operate industrial dishwashing equipment safely and effectively; wash dishes and equipment by hand when necessary.
Assist with packaging and preparing meals for distribution and delivery to clients.
Participate actively in staff development activities, including supervision meetings, team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support kitchen and pantry operations.
Must be available to work on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day as required by operational needs.

Requirements

Ability to stoop, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or more regularly.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, and physically demanding environment.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary dishwashing and kitchen work area.
Ability to safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment and follow established cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and a positive attitude.
Demonstrated commitment to food safety, workplace safety, and compliance with DOHMH regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

DOHMH health code regulations
Attention to detail
Dependability
Punctuality
Team-oriented
Communication skills
Customer service skills
Sanitation standards
Food safety
Operational efficiency
Organizational skills
Food Handler Certificate or Food Protection Certification (preferred)

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Experience Level

Prior experience in a commercial kitchen, food service operation, pantry, or similar environment is preferred but not required.

Salary/Compensations

$20.27 - $20.27Hourly

About the Company

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that provide services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers.
We 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.
Every day we work for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers.
We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Equal Opportunity

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.