What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Worker position at Summit Children's Residence Center?
General Description:
Private residential high school in Upper Nyack, NY is seeking a kitchen staff employee to prepare and serve meals to our day and residential students during lunch and dinner.
Schedule:
- Days: Sunday – Thursday (off on Friday and Saturday)
- Time: 11:30am – 7:30pm
- Occasional additional weekend shifts as needed
Responsibilities:
- Serving meals, ensuring that students receive appropriate portions and a variety of nutritious foods
- Preparing and cooking food at the instruction of the Food Service Director and in accordance with all New York State Department of Health Standards
- Handling and storing food using hygienic and safe practices
- Maintaining the kitchen physical space and all kitchen supplies
- Cleaning the kitchen and dining room under the direction of the Food Service Director
- Maintaining the highest level of professional conduct and integrity at all times
- Treating all students, families, co-workers and manager with professionalism and respect
- Being mindful and sensitive to student concerns, with particular sensitivity in regard to eating disorders
- Arriving for your assigned shift on time and ready to begin tasks
- Promoting effective team work, cooperation, professionalism and communication among program personnel
- Maintaining a positive attitude and high level of engagement throughout the entire shift, and not ending a shift until cleared to do so by a supervisor
- Performing all other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
About Us:
The Summit School is a New York State Approved Day and Residential Treatment Center. We collaborate with school districts throughout New York State to provide special education services to emotionally fragile young adults. The Summit School at Nyack’s mission is to provide a unified yet individualized and thoughtful approach to therapeutic, academic, and recreational programming. Students receive specialized instruction, guidance, and encouragement to build on their strengths and realize their potential. Summit’s 12:1:1 classroom ratio allows for academic support in small and personalized classes. Conveniently located, the Summit school is situated on the Hudson River just 30 miles from New York City. The Summit School offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a variety of additional fringe benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26
