Demo

Kitchen Assistant

Riverdale YM-YWHA
Bronx, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Position Title : Kitchen Assistant

Employment Type : Part-Time, Salaried (Union Position)

Salary : $32,834.64 per year

Position Summary :

The Kitchen Assistant provides support in food preparation, service, and cleanup within our Older Adult Center, under the supervision of the Cook or Kitchen Administrator. This is a salaried, part-time, union position offering an opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of the center’s kitchen while providing quality service to our older adult community members.

Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Assist in food preparation and food service under the direction of the Head Chef.
  • Unpack, move, and store food and supplies in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Support inventory management and maintain organized food storage areas.
  • Clean dining areas, kitchen surfaces, cupboards, shelves, racks, cooking equipment, refrigeration units, dishes, and utensils.
  • Perform cleaning of large and small appliances and kitchen equipment, ensuring all surfaces are sanitized and properly maintained.
  • Wash pots and pans, and ensure proper storage in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
  • Lift and move items weighing between 25 to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Assist with other tasks as directed by the Head Chef or Senior Center Director.

Required Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Physical stamina to perform various kitchen tasks.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing between 25 to 50 pounds.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Competencies for Job Performance :

  • Customer Service : Delivering respectful, attentive, and professional service to all center participants.
  • Empathy and Compassion : Understanding and responding to the needs of older adults with care and sensitivity.
  • Organization : Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
  • Team-Oriented : Collaborating effectively with other staff members to achieve common goals.
  • Strong Work Ethic : A dependable and responsible attitude towards work tasks and responsibilities.
  • Flexibility : Adaptable to changing needs and tasks within a dynamic work environment.
  • Stress Tolerance : Capable of handling high-pressure situations in a calm and effective manner.
  • Problem Solving : Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, unionized environment with competitive compensation. We are looking for dedicated individuals to help ensure that our Older Adult Center continues to provide a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for all of our members.

    Please send your resume and cover letter to Adriana Rexhepi at Arexhepi@riverdaley.org

    Salary : $32,835

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Kitchen Assistant?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Kitchen Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,786 - $67,747
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,459 - $84,210
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,459 - $84,210
    Income Estimation: 
    $80,391 - $116,527

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Kitchen Assistant.

    Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

    • Customer Service Skill

      • Income Estimation: $38,658 - $67,112
      • Income Estimation: $42,420 - $58,482
    • Fitness Coaching Skill

      • Income Estimation: $57,023 - $82,229
      • Income Estimation: $70,200 - $87,575
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Riverdale YM-YWHA

    Riverdale YM-YWHA
    Hired Organization Address Bronx, NY Full Time
    Job Overview : Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Assistant Aquatics Director, the private swimming inst...
    Riverdale YM-YWHA
    Hired Organization Address Bronx, NY Full Time
    Pickleball Instructor Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave Bronx, NY 10471 Principal Responsibilities: We are seeking a ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Kitchen Assistant jobs in the Bronx, NY area that may be a better fit.

    Kitchen Assistant - Bronx Outpost

    Hot Bread Kitchen LTD, New York, NY

    Assistant Manager

    Lucy's Vietnamese Kitchen, Brooklyn, NY

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!