Kitchen Assistant (57627)

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $17.78 - $26.68 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: MorningJob Category: Food ServicesSummary  Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world? As a Kitchen Assistant at Phoenix House, you will assist with prep work in the kitchen and supports the cook in providing three meals per day for all patients. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.  About Us  Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.   What We Offer  At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:  (10) Paid Holidays  Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time  Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week  Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance  A generous tuition reimbursement program  403(b) retirement plan  Competitive wages and more...    You will have responsibilities including but not limited to: Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers. Rotates stock in containers to maintain freshness. Cleans food preparation areas and removes garbage from the kitchen. Makes lists of items that need to be ordered for campus cooks and assists in keeping the kitchen organized. Prepares the ingredients for Campus cook to prepare the entrees and meals that are offered on the menu. Washes, chops, grates and slices vegetables to go in various dishes. Cuts and slices meats to the appropriate portion sizes. Complies with special food handling requirements for certain restricted diets Assists in cleaning the kitchen Job Details:  Long Island City Residential - Queens, NY  Full Time-non-exempt  Salary $17.78 - $24.00 hourly QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION High school diploma or GED Associates degree in culinary arts from a community college or technical schools a plus  LICENSE/CERTIFICATION NYS Serv Safe certificate REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Previous restaurant experience. On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures. COMPETENCIES (KSAs) Problem Solving Decision Making Communication Teamwork Stress Management Judgment Attention to Detail Cleanliness Creative Safe Food-Handling WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a kitchen environment and routinely uses a variety of cooking utensils and equipment such as blenders, bowls, grills, grinders, kettles, measuring devices, mixers, ovens and slicers, as well as recipes. The work area may be warm and humid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Regularly required to stand and walk most of the day Frequently required to reach, lift and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds Visual acuity required for appraising appearance of food