Selfhelp Community Services, Inc.
Kitchen Assistant (Part-time, Bilingual in Mandarin) - Innovative Senior Center
Selfhelp Community Services, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Requisition Number : KITCH002082
Posted : November 24, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
K1 Innovative Sr Center 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355, USA
Position Summary Position Summary : Assists in food preparation, service, packaging, cleanup and other kitchen activities.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Cook, following Cook’s daily instruction, adhering to priorities, and notifying Cook of problems.
Clean dining room and kitchen including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, large and small appliances, dishes and utensils. Keep refrigerators and freezers clean.
Assist cook in food preparation and service of lunch meal.
Move, unpack and store supplies.
Assist in taking food inventory, maintaining orders of food and household supplies, and organizing storage area.
Cook and serve meals, in absence of cook.
Clean dishes manually, load and operate dish washing machine, air dry dishes, and store them in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner.
Ensure wash temperature is at least 140 degrees and rinse temperature is 180 degrees.
Clean and maintain dish washing machine, dish racks, dish storage area, walls and floors.
Dispose garbage in accordance with Department of Sanitation regulations.
May deliver homebound meals, in some instances, to homebound clients.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
Salary Ranges Salary Ranges : $18 - $20 per hour commensurate with experience.
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate or be willing to take course under DFTA.
Problem solving abilities while multi-tasking; ability to exercise sound judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Proficiency in English/Mandarin preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Demand
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Part-time position (25 hours per week) (Tuesday - Saturday, 5 hours per week).
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, and occasional risk of electrical shock.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Posted : November 24, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
K1 Innovative Sr Center 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355, USA
Position Summary Position Summary : Assists in food preparation, service, packaging, cleanup and other kitchen activities.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Cook, following Cook’s daily instruction, adhering to priorities, and notifying Cook of problems.
Clean dining room and kitchen including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, large and small appliances, dishes and utensils. Keep refrigerators and freezers clean.
Assist cook in food preparation and service of lunch meal.
Move, unpack and store supplies.
Assist in taking food inventory, maintaining orders of food and household supplies, and organizing storage area.
Cook and serve meals, in absence of cook.
Clean dishes manually, load and operate dish washing machine, air dry dishes, and store them in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner.
Ensure wash temperature is at least 140 degrees and rinse temperature is 180 degrees.
Clean and maintain dish washing machine, dish racks, dish storage area, walls and floors.
Dispose garbage in accordance with Department of Sanitation regulations.
May deliver homebound meals, in some instances, to homebound clients.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
Salary Ranges Salary Ranges : $18 - $20 per hour commensurate with experience.
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate or be willing to take course under DFTA.
Problem solving abilities while multi-tasking; ability to exercise sound judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Proficiency in English/Mandarin preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Demand
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Part-time position (25 hours per week) (Tuesday - Saturday, 5 hours per week).
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, and occasional risk of electrical shock.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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