Kitchen Assistant - 4938

Company: BronxWorks
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60 locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. The Older Adult Center kitchens provide fresh healthy meals to older adult clients daily. RESPONSIBILITIES Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance. Assist with receiving, serving meals to clients, customer service, cleaning, ordering supplies as needed, and proper storage of food. Participate in menu planning. Serve food under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods. Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards. Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices. Follow all Department of Aging and New York Department of Health regulations. Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory. Attend relevant BronxWorks training. Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. Also assist at other sites if necessary. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred. Valid Safe Food Handlers’ Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 3-6 months of employment. Experience working in a congregate meal setting responsible for serving, following food safety, communication with caters preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required Proficiency in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health Regulations. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Experience working in a team environment is preferred Familiarity with a variety of cultural recipes and preparations preferred Reliability and being highly responsible is a must PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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