Porter/Kitchen Aide

Join Our Team as a Porter/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 Porter/Kitchen Aide to join our Roslyn Senior Center.

• Wage: $19.83 per hour
• Schedule: 25 Hours – Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm
• Location: 1579 Northern Blvd in Roslyn NY

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.