Job Title: Kitchen Steward
Supervisor: Head Chef
Job Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt
Job Hours: 35 hours per week/ In-Person, On-Site
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $19 Per Hour/$34,580 annually

About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to
improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a
robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure Seniors are able to
age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most respected
and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York City.
Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older
New Yorkers but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do
not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its
number one resource.

About Position: The Kitchen Steward will work with the food service team, under the immediate
supervision of the Sous Chef or Food Service Manager, to ensure that all food preparation, dishwashing,
food storage and food service areas are clean and organized. They will also assist with meal
preparation, packaging and serving, as necessary.
Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with
Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous
paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer
Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive, date, rotate and store food, paper and chemical supplies. Assist with street level

• Food Handlers Certificate (preferred)
• Strong understanding of good food safety practices
• Ability to use basic kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to follow recipes
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, work well under pressure and follow directions
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

How to apply: Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@encorenyc.org. In the subject line, please
indicate “Kitchen Steward”.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls
please.
Encore Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age,
religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential
functions of the job.