What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Aide - Hempstead Sr Community Serv. Cent. position at EAC Network?
Join Our Team as a Kitchen Aide!
Are you passionate about supporting the senior and elderly population, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Kitchen Aide to work with our Hempstead Senior Community Service Center in Hempstead.
- Wage: $19.83 per hour
- Schedule: 20 Hours - 9am to 1pm
- Location: 24 Clinton C Boone Place in Hempstead
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Kitchen Aide is responsible for the preparation, serving of food, and maintenance of the kitchen & equipment.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receive, check and store food and supplies.
- Record food temperatures each day and ensure compliance with the Nassau County Office for the Aging regulations.
- Heat food to mandated serving temperatures and maintain appropriate cold food temperatures.
- Prepare and serve food per Nassau County Department of Health food safety regulations.
- Adhere to all sanitary procedures and safety measures, including the wearing of hairnets, plastic gloves and aprons.
- Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and serving equipment.
- Wash all serving equipment, trays, utensils, pots, pans, etc.
- Sweep and mop kitchen and dining area floors daily
- Wipe clean tables daily
- Maintain the Senior Center in an attractive, clean condition. Clean kitchen, dining area, bathroom and other common spaces daily.
- Removal of garbage on a daily basis.
- Assists in maintaining inventory of cleaning and bathroom supplies.
- Thoroughly clean all bathrooms, toilets, sinks, and mop the floors. Ensure there are ample supplies in all bathrooms, toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etc.
- Vacuum and remove garbage from all offices.
- Notify Center Manager of broken equipment or any issues on the property that require the attention of the building/landlord.
- Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by Supervision and EAC Network Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- High School Diploma or educational equivalent required.
- Certification of Food Service Managers Training from Nassau County Department of Health, or able to pass test upon hire
- Minimum of one-year prior food service experience required.
- Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
- Able to lift heavy kitchen pans & trays as required by the job.
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