Food Program Assistant - East Harlem in NEW YORK, New York at THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC

Position: Food Program Assistant
Location: 321 E111th Street New York, NY 10029
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is one of New York’s oldest and most well-respected youth development organizations and we are moving forward with an exciting and ambitious strategic agenda. Building on over 140 years of helping boys develop into quality young men, we offer programs that help boys and young men stay in school and go on to college, discover their individual musical and artistic talent, develop healthy minds and bodies, learn leadership skills, and just have fun. We are committed to developing evidence-based programs that will be a model for youth development efforts across the field. To make this happen, we are adding to our strong team of talented professionals to deepen and broaden our impact.

Job Summary
The Food Program Assistant is responsible for ensuring that BCNY Food Service Department meets its goal of providing nutritious, quality meals for children and other members of the BCNY community. The Food Program Assistant must be able effectively lead department when Food Program Coordinator is absent.

Responsibilities
• Assist the Food Program Coordinator in setting up for meal service.
• Assist in the opening and closure of the food program.
• Assist in cooking the food at the correct temperature for meal service.
• Set up the dining room tables and chairs by 15 minutes prior to service.
• Ensure proper, consistent, and effective meal distribution and clean up procedures
• Follow safety guidelines in the kitchen and dining area at all times.
• Cleaning, disinfecting and putting away all tables and chairs at the conclusion of meal service
• Maintain compliance with all food handling procedures, including those of the
• Department of Health as well as those of BCNY.
• Communicating with Food Program Coordinator on what foods needs to get discarded.
• Clean refrigerators, warmers, ovens and kitchen after meal service.
• Properly store and date all food products in their designated areas.
• Adhere to departmental dress code.
• Remove all garbage from dining room.
• Mop and Sweep the dining room.
• In addition to the above, the Food Program Assistant will perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein as assigned by Food Program Coordinator.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; contributes a positive team spirit.

Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.

Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. 3-5 years of work experience, preferably with youth and/or in food service capacity. Must be 17 years of age or older and also have prior experience working with children. Food Handlers Certificate strongly preferred. DOH and DOE fingerprinted desirable. First Aid and CPR Certification desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Clerical Management; Customer Service; Confidently; Attention to Detail; Planning and Organization; Information Ordering; Critical Thinking; Time Management; Computers and Electronics Usage; Relationship Management; Oral and Written Comprehension & Expression.

What We Offer
• PTO: Sick time only

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.