Food Service Worker Tier 2

Job Title: Food Service Worker Tier 2

Reports to: Kitchen Manager or Operations Manager

Location: Bronx New York

FLSA Status: NonExempt

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join our dynamic team at NAICA. The Food Service Worker will play a crucial role in executing daily food handling tasks collaborating closely with the facilitys Food Handling Manager to ensure seamless operations aligned with longterm facility goals and compliance with federal state and city regulations.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Food Service Worker will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Training and mentoring new Food Service Workers sharing expertise and best practices in food service protocols resident interactions and administrative tasks.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the food service department proposing and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Preparing inspecting and distributing food and beverages for breakfast lunch and dinner.
• Managing both unpackaged and packaged food items and beverages.
• Preparing and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area during and after meals including walls and tables.
• Receiving inspecting and storing deliveries of food beverages supplies and related items.
• Adhering to proper hygiene and sanitation practices while handling food.
• Keeping the food preparation and cooking areas including refrigerators freezers ovens steam tables warmers and pantry clean neat and orderly.
• Ensuring proper storage and care of food items and supplies.
• Following established procedures for food disposal and waste management.
• Assisting in compliance with city state and federal building codes industry standards and safety regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Universal Precautions.
• Attending and actively participating in facility and other meetings as scheduled.
• Maintaining personal appearance hygiene and adherence to uniform policies and standards.
• Safely and efficiently operating kitchen cleaning and mechanical equipment in the facility.
• Skillfully navigating resolving and mitigating issues that may arise within the facility.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

1. May be required to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
2. Flexibility to work outside of standard hours or on weekends if required.
3. Physical fitness for frequent bending lifting reaching and extended walking.
4. Ability to perform heavy work including lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds and frequently carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
5. Employees are not permitted to leave their assigned posts/workstations without authorization.

Professional and Personal Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience in facility food handling and/or housekeeping preferably in a residential facility.
• NYC/NYS Food Handler Certificate required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certification preferred.
• Ability to operate kitchen cleaning and mechanical equipment tools and materials used in the facility.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Knowledge and experience in interacting with individuals with psychiatric diagnoses.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and efficiency.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively.
• Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for fulltime employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Timeoff
• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Aflac: ShortTerm Disability CA Accident and Hospital
• Employee Discount Program

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

AtWill Employment Disclaimer:

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an atwill employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.