Kitchen Aide

Company Overview

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with the Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC) to find qualified candidates for a Kitchen Aide position in Staten Island, NY. CASC supports Staten Islanders age 60 and older in living as independently as possible within their communities. The agency respects older adults' independence, personal choices, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds while recognizing the importance of family, friends, and community support. CASC is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence and well-being.

Position Overview

The Kitchen Aide supports daily kitchen operations by assisting with meal preparation, food service, and kitchen activities. Working under the direction of the Cook and/or Assistant Director, this role helps ensure meals are prepared and served properly. The Kitchen Aide is also responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following established cleaning schedules, and meeting required food safety and sanitation standards.

This position is located in Staten Island, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, portioning, and serving food.
• Support meal service, including packaging and delivery of meals as needed.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, trays, kitchen equipment, and food storage areas.
• Empty waste baskets and garbage cans while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Receive, unpack, label, and store food and supplies according to established procedures.
• Take and record temperatures of meals, refrigerators, and freezers to ensure compliance.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules and maintain highly used kitchen areas.
• Provide coverage at other Older Adult Centers (OACs) and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience in a kitchen position.
• Must possess a NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Handler's Permit.
• Senior center experience preferred.
• Experience working with clients age 60 or older preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk, climb, stand, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work at either Older Adult Center (OAC) as needed and travel between OAC locations.
• Please note that the shift for the Kitchen Aide position is 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. These hours are not negotiable. Candidates must be able to commit to this schedule in order to be considered for the position.

Pay Range

USD $17.31 - USD $18.26 /Hr.