Food Service Worker Tier 1
20 days ago
New York
Job Description Title: Food Service Worker Tier 1 Location: Bronx, New York FLSA Classification: Full-time (35 hours), Non-exempt Role 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 facility's Food Handling Manager to ensure seamless operations aligned with long-term facility goals and compliance with federal, state, and city regulations. Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties: The Food Handler is responsible for, but not limited to: • Preparing, inspecting, and handing out food and beverages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, • Managing both unpackaged and/or packaged foods or 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., • Regularly stand, sit, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell., • Physical fitness for frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and extended walking., • Provide professional development, coaching and mentorship to subordinates., • Ability to work a standard schedule with assigned hours., • Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed., • Flexibility to work outside of standard hours or on weekends if required., • May be required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential., • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, • Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat, • Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration, • Employees are not permitted to leave their assigned posts/workstations without authorization., • Transitional Housing Program staff are required to continue their shift until relieved by another staff member or authorized to leave by a supervisor. Qualifications: • NYC/NYS Food Handler Certificate required., • CPR/First Aid Certification preferred., • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups., • Knowledge and experience in interacting with individuals with psychiatric diagnoses preferred., • 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 full-time employees, • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • Paid Holidays and Vacation, • Paid Time-off, • Vol Life Insurance and AD&D, • Term Life and AD&D insurance, • Long Term Disability, • Employee Assistance Program support (EAP), • Commuter Benefits Program, • Aflac: Short-Term 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. At-Will Employment Disclaimer: While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship, please note that NAICA is an at-will 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.
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