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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 Living room Safe Haven is a 125-bed, low-barrier shelter operated by BronxWorks for chronically street-homeless single adult men. Located in the Melrose section of the Bronx, Pyramid follows a Housing First model and provides on-site services including case management, psychiatric and medical care, substance use counseling, meals, showers, and housing placement support. Referrals are made exclusively through NYC's Street Homeless Outreach Teams. The program focuses on building trust and engagement while supporting clients in transitioning into stable, long-term housing.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding kitchen hygiene and maintenance
• Assist with weighing in, receiving and proper storage of food.
• Participate in menu planning
• Provide quality service to clients during meal service
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisors
• Follow Department of Homeless Services (DHS) approved menus for foodservice
• Prepare food under the direction of the Head Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, and Associate Vice President
• 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
• Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
• Help coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service and cleanup
• Deploy to other shelter kitchens for coverage as needed
• Overtime may be necessary at the discretion and approval of supervisors
• Attend relevant BronxWorks trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Valid Safe Food Handlers' Certificate required
• Experience working in a setting responsible for managing and providing (breakfast, snack, and supper) meals based on required standards in a congregate setting is 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 use a computer for prolonged periods.
• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.