Senior Food Service Aide

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

The Role: Manages and oversees the Food Service line, serving older adults attending the older adult Center, and assists the Chef with administrative tasks.

• Ensures the hot Food Service line meets HACCP and DOH time and temperature standards for all food preparations (hot and cold).
• Ensures all food portioning meets DFTA standards.
• Works with the kitchen team to develop a friendly and welcoming environment for older adults and visitors at the older adult center.
• Designates and delegates Food Service line tasks when the Chef is unavailable, or as needed.
• Records JCC/CAPC/CPC Kitchen Intern’s working hours on their timesheets on a weekly basis and coordinates with the Chef and/or Civic Engagement Coordinator to ensure timely submission of timesheets.
• Ensures preparation of Food Service Line essential items (such as fruits, juices, milk, coffee, hot water, tea, sugar, parfaits, plastic ware, etc.) are ready and stocked for daily breakfast and lunch service.
• Assist the Head Cook and Senior assistant cook in the preparation of meals, and receiving and storing of food and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the Food Service line and ensures all standards are met.
• Ensures the DFTA-approved preparations meet time and temperature, following HACCP and DOH standards.
• Maintains a high level of cleaning and sanitary service line standards, following HACCP and DOH food safety requirements.
• Assists in maintaining kitchen-required DFTA records including but not limited to inventory, temperature logs, and self-inspection logs.
• Ensures proper distribution of duties among Food Service staff (including interns and volunteers), and ensures staff follows a schedule of Food Service duties and sanitary standards.
• Wears complete uniform and hairnet and ensures Food Service line staff follow DOH regulations; this includes maintaining a clean uniform daily.
• Informs the Chef or Food Service manager of any concerns or issues related to service staff, supplies, equipment, and members.
• Serves meals following the DFTA-regulated portion sizes.
• Assists Chef in ordering and receiving incoming food/kitchen deliveries as needed; responsible for receiving deliveries and maintaining invoice records in the absence of the Chef.
• Maintains exceptional cleaning and sanitary standards in the entire Food Service line daily.
• Attends DFTA training and other related meetings directed by the Chef /Food Service Manager, and other Sirovich/14Y team meetings.
• Maintains and organizes any equipment related to the Food Service line area on a weekly basis.
• Organizes Food Service area on a weekly basis following the FIFO method.
• Collaborates with the entire kitchen team to ensure kitchen staff cleaning schedule is followed with precision.
• Maintains accurate inventory of Food Service line items, backstock of pantries and refrigerated items, and reports to the Chef/Food Service Manager when items need to be reordered in a timely manner.
• Review the weekly menu with the kitchen team to review any changes, substitutions, etc.
• Assist the Head cook and Senior Assistant Cook in the preparation of meals, and receiving and storing of food and equipment.
• In the absence of Senior Assistant Cook or Head Cook will need to pitch in to help where needed.
• Comfortably utilizes Microsoft Teams app to communicate with all Sirovich staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED or higher
• NYC Food Handlers Certification required
• At least 2 years of Food Service experience and training
• Proficient in NYC DOH food safety requirements
• Remain on feet for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to life and carry up to 50lbs
• Possess a high degree of cleanliness and sanitation

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Flexibility
• Team-player
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc
• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.